Syria 'in contravention' of peace plan, says UN chief [View all]

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The Syrian government is "in contravention" of an internationally agreed peace plan, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned.

Mr Ban "remains deeply troubled" by the continued presence of heavy weapons and troops in Syria's cities as reported by UN monitors, his spokesman said.

Mr Ban demanded that Damascus comply with the peace plan without delay.

The violence comes despite a UN-brokered ceasefire - part of the six-point peace plan proposed by the joint UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan. The plan calls on Damascus to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from cities.

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