13/02/2014 10:50
Syria conflict: Aid and evacuations continue in Homs
The UN-backed evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid has continued at the besieged rebel-held Old City of Homs, the BBC reported.
More than 200 civilians left, joining hundreds allowed out since the truce was agreed on Friday.
But concerns remain over the fate of men of military age who face questioning by the Syrian authorities.
Meanwhile, talks between the warring sides have continued in Geneva, with no sign of any breakthrough.
Government troops have besieged Homs for 18 months.
Evacuations over the weekend were facilitated by a three-day truce, which was then extended until Wednesday, though the relief operation was halted by a day on Tuesday due to logistical reasons.
Nearly 200 parcels containing flour, rice, vegetable oil and other foodstuffs were delivered on Wednesday.
The UN's local humanitarian co-ordinator, Yacoub El Hillo, and Homs Governor Talal Barazi said more than 200 civilians had been taken out of Homs in Wednesday's operation.
But hundreds of civilians remain trapped inside the Old City.
Mr Barazi said an extension to the current ceasefire, due to end late on Wednesday, could be agreed.