The BBC reports:
The head of the UN Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) says there appears to be a “lack of willingness” on the two sides to seek a peaceful transition.
Maj-Gen Robert Mood said violence had risen over the past 10 days, causing losses on both sides and putting his unarmed observers at significant risk.
The Norwegian said there was a “push towards advancing military positions”.
Activists have said troops are shelling opposition-held areas and fighting rebels in several parts of the country.
