Syrian murders

The pictures emerging from Syria of murdered children have to rank as some of the most disturbing images I have come across from any conflict in recent times.

That is not to deny that similar horrors happen on a continual basis across the globe.

However, to see it so graphically was heartbreaking and begs the question as to what diplomatic agendas can justify prevarication in addressing this situation effectively and not just with impotent threats of diplomatic sanction.