Britain warns Syria at U.N.: ‘More babies in Idlib’ than ‘terrorists’

Britain warns Syria at U.N.: 'More babies in Idlib' than 'terrorists' Reuters By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Britain's Ambassador to the United Nations Karen Pierce on Friday named several Syrian generals and their units stationed around rebel-held Idlib province, warning in the Security Council that they would be punished for any major military offensive on civilians. An estimated 3 million people live in the last major stronghold of active opposition to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule. Syrian government and Russian warplanes began air strikes in Idlib this week in a possible prelude to a full-scale offensive. The post Britain warns Syria at U.N.: 'More babies in Idlib' than 'terrorists' appeared first on Firstpost. FirstPost Unsubscribe from these notifications or sign in to manage your Email Applets.