Red Cross urges ceasefire in Syria

Syrian government forces are said to be bombarding the city of Homs, ignoring calls from the International Committee of Red Cross for a two-hour daily truce to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians trapped by the unremitting violence. Activists say at least 12 people - including 2 children have been killed by artillery fire. Local opposition groups say they have not been consulted, fearing a ceasefire will only give government troops time to organise more attacks. Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.



The Red Cross is negotiating with the Syrian authorities and opposition fighters a ceasefire in the country so it can deliver vital aid. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has requested a daily two-hour truce to deliver medical supplies to Syrians who need help. Meanwhile, the situation in Damascus is escalating. Activists say security forces have opened fire overnight on demonstrators, injuring at least four people. Al Jazeera's Khadija Magardie reports.