UN chief pleads for resolution to Syria aid delivery

United Nations humanitarian chief Valerie Amos blamed the Syrian government and opposition for failing to protect civilians and said a Security Council resolution would help if it ensured the delivery of aid to millions trapped by the fighting.

Baroness Amos said after briefing the council that she asked members “to do everything they can to use their influence” on both sides to ensure humanitarian pauses and ceasefires, regular access for aid workers and written commitments to uphold international law.