Annan’s team urges swift deployment of Syria observers
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U. N. -Arab League mediator Kofi Annan’s deputy told the Security Council on Thursday that the swift deployment of more observers to Syria was needed despite continued risks and persistent violence, though some council members have expressed reluctance. A handful of observers have arrived in Syria after the Security Council authorized the deployment of up to 30 on Saturday. U. N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is now recommending that the 15-nation council quickly pass a resolution authorizing a further “initial deployment” of up to 300 unarmed monitors. . . .
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