rappler.com: Six countries are contributing to the 1,200-strong unit: Fiji, India, Ireland, Nepal, Netherlands, and Filipinas.
CAMP AGUINALDO spokesman: It must be noted that we are five hours advance with the Syrian time. Earlier, the Rebels demanded their firearms and, later, took 43 Fijians as hostages. The Syrian Rebels also surrounded the encampments of the Philippine contingent.
Commander: The standoff remains, as of this moment. The Rebels are not attacking our positions, as of this time. As what our spokesman said, we are five hours ahead of Syria.
