Call for Australian action on Syria

An aid group says Australia has a key role to play in Security Council talks aimed at ending the Syrian conflict.

Children in the Syrian city of Deir Ezzor - Getty.jpg

An international aid group says civilians in war-torn Syria can't wait any longer for access to food, clean water and medical care.

It comes after the latest round of peace talks between warring sides failed to make any progress over the weekend.

Save the Children Australia says this week's United Nations Security Council meeting is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for the Syrian people.

Chief executive Paul Ronalds told Marina Freri that Australia has a key role to play in the talks as one of the non permanent members of the Security Council.

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