The Secretary-General condemns the "abhorrent attack" which hit a vegetable market and the only bakery in the area, said UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. "He calls on all those responsible for attacks on civilians to be held accountable."

Idlib, much of which controlled by an array of jihadi groups, has been under intensified air-strikes since last month. On June 1, at least 15 people were killed in air-strikes targeted a town in the province of Idlib.

More than 250,000 Syrians have lost their lives in the Syrian conflict since 2011. The warring parties agreed last year in September on a ceasefire for four towns, namely the Shiite towns of Kafraya and Foa in Idlib province, and Zabadani and Madaya held by pro-government forces. However, the agreement has not been fully implemented. 

source : xinhua