The alleged new massacre has boosted calls for the United Nations Security Council to pass a binding measure against Syria threatening sanctions and potential military action under Chapter VII of the U.N. Charter. Speaking during a visit to Cambodia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Russia to join more international pressure on Syria.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: “The regime is struggling to hold onto large parts of the country, so we do look to the Security Council and all of its members, including Russia, to join us in a serious resolution that gives special envoy Kofi Annan what he needs.”