30 July 2012 – The acting head of UN observers in Syria today held his first meeting with Government officials, during which he called for an end to the fighting that has wracked the Middle Eastern country, and voiced concern about ongoing combat taking place in the city of Aleppo. “It was a good opportunity for me to discuss UNSMIS activities in the coming 20 days. I stressed the need for all sides to end the bloodshed – Syrians killing Syrians – and for all sides to commit to political … [Read more...]