Starving civilians by Syrian rebels is not a humanitarian crisis which warrants front-page stories in Western media

"But a joint team which wanted to assess the situation in Foua and Kafraya was not able to enter these villages on Monday. "The joint team had to postpone the mission to Foua and Kafraya upon receipt of reports from armed groups that more time was needed to finalize security arrangements in areas under their control," the joint statement said, adding that they will continue efforts to reach the town." (thanks Basim)