The Arab League's observation mandate officially expired, but an official in Cairo said observers would remain in Syria until at least 22 January, when Arab League ministers would meet to determine whether or not to extend the duration of the mission.
阿盟观察团的使命正式到期，不过开罗的一名官员表示观察员会一直留在叙利亚直到1月22日，到时阿盟部长会议会讨论决定是否延长观察团的使命。