Deaths reported during Syria monitors' visit

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Syrian activists say at least 21 people have been killed by government forces, during a visit by UN observers to a town in Idlib province.

The activists say soldiers opened fire on a funeral procession in the town of Khan Sheikhoun on Tuesday.

The UN has confirmed that several of its vehicles were damaged by an explosion during their visit.

Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.