Red Cross has greater access in Syria, stepping up aid: official

By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The Red Cross is delivering assistance to greater numbers of Syrian civilians and visiting more detainees in government prisons but the situation remains "dramatic" in besieged areas, a senior official said on Tuesday. Robert Mardini, regional director for the Near and Middle East, said that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stands ready to play a facilitating role in any prisoner release or exchange if agreed by the parties. "We will be