The UK based Syrain Observatory for Human Rights said that at least 17,790 civilians, including 3.501 children, died this year in Syria’s 4 year long conflict.
Much of the violence and death came about due to the rise of Islamic State militants and other militant groups within the country, reports the BBC.
A total of 76,000 had been killed in Syria reported the Syrian Observatory.
Breaking down deaths in Syria during 2014 the Observatory said at least 22,627 were government soldiers or members of pro-government militias.
It added that almost 1,000 were militants from groups including IS and al-Nusra Front, more than 15,000 were from moderate rebel groups and Islamist factions whilst civilians made up of 17,790 of the dead.
Much of the violence and death came about due to the rise of Islamic State militants and other militant groups within the country, reports the BBC.
A total of 76,000 had been killed in Syria reported the Syrian Observatory.
Breaking down deaths in Syria during 2014 the Observatory said at least 22,627 were government soldiers or members of pro-government militias.
It added that almost 1,000 were militants from groups including IS and al-Nusra Front, more than 15,000 were from moderate rebel groups and Islamist factions whilst civilians made up of 17,790 of the dead.