Mark Lowcock

Large-scale offensive in Syria's Idlib province could spark worst catastrophe of 21st century, says UN

The UN statement comes as Syrian troops, backed by Russia and Iran, surrounded Syria's Idlib province ahead of an expected onslaught against the largest rebel-held zone left in the country.

Bombing continues in Syria's Eastern Ghouta region despite UN ceasefire order, relief supplies blocked

About 40 trucks are ready to ferry relief supplies to Syria's Eastern Ghouta, but there has been no let up in fighting despite a UN ceasefire resolution