UN chief blames Syria for civilian deaths

September 21, 2016 03:37

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has launched a stinging attack on Syria's government, saying it has killed the most civilians in the five-year civil war.

In his final address to the UN General Assembly, Ban also said those who supported the opposing sides in the conflict had "blood on their hands".

It came as the UN suspended all aid convoys in Syria after a deadly attack on its lorries near Aleppo on Monday.

Diplomats in New York have been trying to save a week-old truce agreement.

US Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking alongside his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, insisted the cessation of hostilities deal was "not dead", following talks with delegates of the Syria Support Group. They are to meet again on Friday.

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