Sky News at Scene of Al Qubeir Massacre

The transcript details the UN's attempts to access a village to investigate a massacre, facing delays and resistance from pro-government villagers. Despite challenges, they document evidence and witness accounts, revealing the extent of the violence. A rebel fighter shares his perspective, highlighting religious tensions. The aftermath shows ongoing conflict, with signs of violence in both rural and urban areas.

What was one of the main challenges faced by the UN team in reaching the village?

• Lack of vehicles

• Weather conditions

• Pro-government villagers and checkpoints

• Insufficient funding

What did the locals claim about the perpetrators of the massacre?

• They were foreign mercenaries

• It was an internal conflict among villagers

• The army and pro-government militia were responsible

• The UN was involved

What evidence did the UN team find that suggested a massacre had occurred?

• Government documents

• Peaceful protests

• Abandoned military equipment

• Burnt buildings and bodies

What did the investigation reveal about the ongoing conflict?

• It had completely stopped

• It affected both rural and urban areas

• It was only a political issue

• It was limited to rural areas

What made it difficult for the UN to identify the perpetrators?

• Destruction of evidence

• Lack of cooperation from locals

• Time delays and removal of bodies

• Language barriers