The United Nations and Syria have reached a deal a week after Geneva peace talks to allow aid into besieged areas of Homs and give civilians safe passage out, state news agency SANA said Thursday.

"Homs governor Talal al-Barazi and UN resident coordinator Yaacoub El Hillo have reached an agreement securing the exit of innocent civilians from the Old City (of Homs) and the entrance of humanitarian assistance for civilians who choose to stay," SANA said.

AFP