9,000 killed in Syria unrest

The United Nations is reporting that about 9,000 people have been killed in the ongoing unrest in Syria.



The Syrian government has agreed to accept the peace plan put forward by the United Nations and Arab League envoy.



Spokesman Kofi Annan, said the move is considered an important initial step that could bring an end to the violence.



However, the main opposition coalition is skeptical and has questioned whether the government will honour its pledge.



Annan has written to President Bashar al-Assad urging him to put his commitments into immediate effect.