A/HRC/40/70 Contents I. Mandate and methodology ............................................................................................................ 3 II. Introductory remarks ..................................................................................................................... 3 III. Political and military developments .............................................................................................. 5 IV. Protection of civilians.................................................................................................................... 6 V. Life behind the frontlines .............................................................................................................. 11 VI. Internally displaced persons and refugees ..................................................................................... 17 VII. Ongoing investigations into chemical attack ................................................................................. 18 VIII. Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 19 Map of the Syrian Arab Republic.................................................................................................. 20 Annex 2