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December 27, 2011

Arab League Observers Arrive in Syria Amid Fresh Violence 
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Arab League observers have reportedly arrived in the Syrian city of Homs
just one day after government forces descended on the area, allegedly
killing dozens of people. Residents claim at least 34 people were killed
in Homs on Monday, while several neighborhoods were left without food,
water or electricity. Fifty observers arrived to Syria on Monday. They
will reportedly tour the country in teams of 10 in an effort to assess
of conditions on the ground. Their identities have largely been kept
secret. Some activists worry the teams will not be able to make an
objective judgment of the situation due to the Assad regime’s close
monitoring of the coalition. The teams will be using government
transportation to tour the restive nation and are barred from visiting
sensitive government locations. The United Nations estimates the Syrian
government has killed more than 5,000 people since it began its
crackdown on opposition protests in March.



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