With the United Nations warning of a potential “bloodbath” in Syria’s Idlib province, the US has warned President Bashar al-Assad it would respond “swiftly and appropriately” if he uses chemical weapons against his own people. As Syrian troops massed near NW region of nearly three million people, the last major rebel stronghold, renewed Russian airstrikes killed at least nine civilians, according to violence monitor.
Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the UN, said the UNSC would meet on Friday to discuss the precarious situation in the province.