Baba Amr
Violence continues in Homs, but U.N. peacekeepers still hope to save Syria
Syria’s been practically at war with itself for more than a year. U.N. peacekeepers have moved in to try and put a stop to the violence, but so far it persists. But they still have hope. The full 300-strong contingent is expected to be deployed soon.
Syria Accepts UN Plan that Includes Daily Ceasefire
According to a spokesman for UN envoy Kofi Annan, Syria has accepted a United Nations plan to end bloodshed in the country. The plan includes a daily two-hour ceasefire by Syrian security forces to evacuate the injured and provide humanitarian aid. This plan comes as President Bashar al-Assad has traveled to the besieged Baba Amr neighborhood […]
Stories from Syrian Refugees
Horrific stories are emerging from thousands of refugees streaming out of Syria into Lebanon. The refugees tell of summary executions and torture. The International Red Cross remains outside Baba Amr in Homs, despite being given the green light to enter five days ago. Paul Wood, correspondent for our partner the BBC, reports from outside Homs. […]
