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June 20, 2012

Syrian Siege of Homs Continues Despite Pleas for Trapped Civilians 
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Syrian forces continue to shell the besieged city of Homs despite pleas
to allow the free exit of trapped civilians. Speaking at the United
Nations, Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco urged the
regime of Bashar al-Assad to stop attacks on civilian areas like Homs.

Oscar Fernandez-Taranco: "The situation in Homs is particularly
alarming. The tragic human suffering resulting from the escalating
conflict calls for urgent and concerted efforts to avoid a full-scale
civil war. Time is running out. The Secretary-General has repeatedly
underscored that the Syrian government bares the prime responsibility to
change course and fully implement the six-point plan. Shelling and
firing against population centers by government forces including tanks
and helicopters must stop immediately."

 

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