Arab League foreign ministers are meeting in Cairo to consider further measures against a Syrian regime that seems intent on continuing its bloody crackdown against anti-government protesters.

The ministers said options under discussion at Thursday's meeting include economic sanctions and a travel ban on Syrian officials.

They may also consider a proposal floated Thursday by French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe that the international community create what he called a humanitarian corridor in Syria and send in international monitors to ensure the safety of civilians.

Juppe said he would seek Arab League support for the measure and also discuss it with the United States and international partners at the United Nations.

The Arab League suspended Syria's membership two weeks ago, angered that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad failed to fulfill a pledge to bring an end to the violence and pull Syrian forces out of major cities.

The United Nations says at least 3,500 people have been killed in connection with the Syrian revolt since March. Syria blames much of the violence on foreign-backed terrorists and religious extremists.