Assault of Syrian Arab Republic slumped by 14.40% from 653 number in 2007 to 559 number in 2008. Since the 18.09% surge in 2004, assault sank by 91.22% in 2008.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)