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June 18, 2012

U.N. Monitoring Mission Suspends Syria Operation 
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The U.N. monitoring mission in Syria has suspended its operations,
saying growing violence is threatening its safety. The mission's chief,
General Robert Mood, said the suspension could be lifted if conditions
improve.

Gen. Robert Mood: "In this high risk situation, UNSMIS is suspending its
operations. U.N. observers will not be conducting patrols and will stay
in their locations until further notice. Engagement with the parties
will be restricted. This suspension will be reviewed on a daily basis,
operations will resume when we see the situation fit for us to carry on
our mandated activities. Let me very clear — UNSMIS remains
committed to the aspirations of the Syrian people. We stand ready to
work with all parties to assist to bringing and end to the violence and
promote a political dialogue. A return to normal operation remains our
key objective."

 

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