The Arab League's foreign ministers approved a document Sunday calling on the United Nations Security Council to form a joint Arab-UN peacekeeping forces to observe a ceasefire in Syria, dpa reported.
"The league emphasizes it is keen to continue Arab efforts to find a peaceful solution in Syria and achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people for reform, change and a peaceful transition to a sound democratic life," read a statement issued by the Arab League after a meeting in Cairo.
The Syrian government rejected the Arab League's proposals, describing them as "a hostile act that targets Syria's stability and security," according to Syrian state television.
Arab League approves call to send peacekeepers to Syria
The Arab League's foreign ministers approved a document Sunday calling on the United Nations Security Council to form a joint Arab-UN peacekeeping forces to observe a ceasefire in Syria, dpa reported.
