International court sidelined so far despite Syrian horrors

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court could have its hand full if it ever investigates Syria's civil war - the alleged killing of hundreds of civilians by government shelling of Homs last year may well constitute a war crime or crime against humanity.

So too might allegations, reported by Human Rights Watch, of detainees being subjected to sexual assault in prison, of children being shot in their homes and on the streets, and of schools being used as detention centres.