UN Syria Observers Could Be Forced To Abandon Mission -- The Guardian
Comments by UN commander in Syria General Robert Mood suggest escalating violence is putting his mission at risk.
UN monitors could be forced to abandon their mission in Syria in the face of escalating violence in the conflict between the regime and rebels, its commander signalled on Friday on another day of bloodshed and protests across the country.
The comments by General Robert Mood, the Norwegian who commands the 300-strong UN observer team, were further evidence of the collapse of the peace plan promoted by Kofi Annan on behalf of the UN and Arab League. In a week that has seen repeated warnings that Syria is in an open civil war there is still no alternative international initiative on offer.
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More News On The UN Observer Team In Syria
Syria observer chief says violence derails mission -- AP
Escalating violence limits U.N. observer mission in Syria, official says -- CNN
U.N. observer chief in Syria questions viability of mission, safety of monitors -- Washington Post
Syria unrest limiting UN mission's work: chief -- AFP
Syria violence 'derailing' UN peace mission -- Al Jazeera
UN says Syrian sides 'lack willingness' for peace -- BBC
U.N. official: Violence in Syria intensifying -- CBS
