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Close to 260 UN observers deployed in Syria

Ahmed Himmiche (centre), head of the UN Military Observers (UNMO) dispatched to Syria, is approached by citizens of Homs as he and his team patrol the city.  (21 April 2012)

The UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) is expected to be fully operational in record time, according to its head. Major-General Robert Mood told reporters in the country's capital, Damascus, on Friday that…

18 May 2012 / Listen /

Kofi Annan concerned about third force in Syrian conflict

Protests in Syria

A third force may be involved in the ongoing conflict in Syria, according to a spokesman for the joint…

18 May 2012 / Listen /

Torture, killings and human rights violations reported in Syria

Syrian boy receives first aid: UNICEF

Widespread torture, killings and human rights violations have allegedly been committed in Syria, according to the Chairperson of the…

16 May 2012 / Listen /

Over 100 UN monitors in Syria; 300 expected by end of May

UN Photo/N. Singh

After two straight days of bombings in Syria there is relative calm according to Major-General Robert Mood, head of…

11 May 2012 / Listen /
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