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23 UN observers leave Syria today
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August 20, 2012, Monday
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A total of 23 UN observers in Syria hit the road today and headed to the Lebanese capital of Beirut while others are bracing to leave in the next couple of days as their faltered mission officially expired Sunday.
The UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) officially expired at midnight Sunday, when about six observers left Syria.
Earlier today, 13 UN observers left Syria's central Homs province and arrived in Damascus waiting arrangements for their departure. Others are also expected to arrive from the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, sources told Xinhua.
Homs now has no presence of UN observers, sources said.
The exact figure of the remaining observers are not accurately determined but they are estimated at around 90.
The UN observer mission started in Syria in April. During the first days, a notable pacification has prevailed. However, such tranquility did not take hold and the clashes raged on once again.
The UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) officially expired at midnight Sunday, when about six observers left Syria.
Earlier today, 13 UN observers left Syria's central Homs province and arrived in Damascus waiting arrangements for their departure. Others are also expected to arrive from the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, sources told Xinhua.
Homs now has no presence of UN observers, sources said.
The exact figure of the remaining observers are not accurately determined but they are estimated at around 90.
The UN observer mission started in Syria in April. During the first days, a notable pacification has prevailed. However, such tranquility did not take hold and the clashes raged on once again.
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