The overall level of deadly violence over the past week in Syria was the second lowest ever on record, with a total of 12 deaths recorded across the country — 4 (33%) of which were caused by unexploded ordnance (UXO). The 8 non-UXO deaths confirmed across Syria represented the third lowest level ever on record, after the 7 and 6 deaths recorded in the previous two weeks, respectively.
Consequently, March is currently on track to be the least violent month in Syria in the past 15 years.
Of the 12 deaths confirmed across Syria last week, four causes were at play: