CLEAN: Annan expects Syria truce by April 12 as fighting rages

The transcript discusses the Syrian government's plan to withdraw troops from populated centers and the subsequent 48-hour cessation of violence involving all parties, including the Syrian opposition. It highlights the need for a Security Council resolution to deploy a full mission and mentions the arrival of a planning team in Damascus led by Norwegian Major General Mood. The process of verifying troop withdrawal from specific cities is also covered, along with Mr. Annan's upcoming visit to Tehran.

What is the expected outcome within 48 hours regarding violence in Syria?

• Increase in military operations

• Complete cessation of violence by all parties

• Partial withdrawal of troops

• Deployment of international peacekeepers

What is required before the full mission can be deployed?

• Completion of troop withdrawal

• A Security Council resolution

• Approval from the Syrian government

• Agreement from the Syrian opposition

Who is leading the planning team sent to Damascus?

• A UN peacekeeping officer

• A representative from the Syrian government

• Mr. Annan

• Major General Mood from Norway

Which cities are mentioned as areas where troop withdrawal is being verified?

• Damascus and Aleppo

• It lived and Zabadani

• Homs and Hama

• Latakia and Tartus

When is Mr. Annan scheduled to visit Tehran?

• On the 11th

• On the 25th

• On the 15th

• On the 20th