The White House renewed calls Saturday for Bashar al-Assad to step down at a "critical juncture" in Syria after UN observers suspended their mission, saying it was discussing the way ahead with allies.
"At this critical juncture, we are consulting with our international partners regarding next steps toward a Syrian-led political transition as called for in Security Council Resolutions 2042 and 2043," a White House official said.
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