UN Gen Sec Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to end violence in Syria.
"I make a plea to the world - do not delay... Act now to stop the slaughter...," Mr Ban said.
Syrian troops are reportedly moving into Aleppo, Syria’s second city and location of the severe recent clashes, amidst fears of fresh massacres as the Syrian army will attempt to quash the new outbreaks of resistance.
Clashes are still ongoing in Damascus, where anti-government activists have said that 23 people were killed in a massacre.
Amnesty International meanwhile has condemned the practice of summarily executing captured opponents by both sides of the conflict.
Amnesty International Deputy Middle East and North Africa Director Ann Harrison said:
“Amnesty International has been documenting unlawful killings carried out by state forces and government militias in Syria for months.
“We have also been investigating reports that members of armed opposition groups have been responsible for the killings of captured members of the security forces and other unlawful killings. The leadership of all sides must make it clear that they will not tolerate such abuses by anyone under their command.”
