UN humanitarian chief in Syria plea
Craig TaylorUN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos urges the Security Council to act on Syria to stop “flagrant” violation of international humanitarian law. BBC News – Middle East
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‘Surge’ in Syria fighting death toll
Activists in Syria report a surge in fighting across the country, amid attempts to broker a peace deal in the Swiss city of Geneva. BBC News – Middle East
UN concerned about Homs detainees
UN aid agencies say they are concerned about the safety of scores of men and boys detained by the Syrian authorities after fleeing Homs. BBC News – Middle East
Hope of new Homs truce as talks held
There are reports of a new humanitarian truce being negotiated in the besieged Syrian city of Homs, as fresh peace talks begin in Geneva. BBC News – Middle East
Aid convoy fired on in besieged Homs
An aid convoy bringing supplies into a besieged district of the Syrian city of Homs is trapped for several hours after coming under fire. BBC News – Middle East
Evacuation operation in Homs begins
The first civilians are evacuated from the besieged city of Homs in Syria, under a temporary ceasefire deal. BBC News – Middle East