16th July, 2012
Red Cross declares Syrian conflict to be civil war
The Red Cross statement came as UN observers gathered new details on what happened in a village where dozens were reported killed in a regime assault.
17th June, 2012
UN observers suspend operations in Syria
“In this high risk situation, United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) is suspending its activities,” mission head Maj Gen Robert Mood said.
1st June, 2012
Military action in Syria would need UN backing: Panetta
Panetta opposes unilateral military action and wants to see more diplomatic and economic pressure against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime.