UN: Syria Must Give Full Access

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon didn’t exactly kick in the door on Syria Monday, but he had strong words for the government there, saying they are responsible “to guarantee freedom of access” to observers monitoring the ceasefire. The U.N.-led attempt to quell violence in the country through peaceful means seemed to be falling to pieces as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad continued their assaults on the opposition, particularly in the city of Homs. Ban said the ceasefire, such as it is, remains “very fragile” and urged both sides to cooperate.