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  • 11:13

    UN Aid Chief 'Horrified' By Attacks on Civilians in Syria

    The UN's humanitarian chief fiercely condemned attacks against civilians in Syria at a press conference in Damascus on Monday, a day after one of the bloodiest government raids in the four-year war, AFP reports.

    "I am horrified by the total disrespect for civilian life in this conflict," Stephen O'Brien said in a statement.

    He said he was "particularly appalled" by reports of civilian deaths in Sunday's air strikes on the rebel-held town of Douma, and said attacks on civilians "must stop".