Still image taken from video released May 17, 2016 shows Syrian regime soldiers cheering outside the national hospital of Deir al-Zor, Syria after it was retaken by Syrian government forces from Islamic State control. SYRIAN TV via REUTERS
GENEVA (Reuters) - The Red Cross is delivering assistance to greater numbers of Syrian civilians and visiting more detainees in government prisons but the situation remains "dramatic" in besieged areas, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Robert Mardini, regional director for the Near and Middle East, said that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stands ready to play a facilitating role in any prisoner release or exchange if agreed by the parties.
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