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Jordan Foreign Minister to Hold Talks With Syria's New Leader

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Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi was due in Damascus on Monday to meet with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, Amman said, the latest high-profile visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster. Jordan, which borders Syria to the south, hosted a summit earlier this month where top Arab, Turkish, EU and US diplomats called for an inclusive and ...

UN Investigator Says Possible To Find 'Enough' Proof For Syria Prosecutions

This is Beirut, 22/12 22:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The visiting head of a UN investigative body for Syria said it was possible to find "more than enough" evidence to convict people of crimes against international law, but there was an immediate need to secure and preserve it. The doors of Syria's prisons were flung open after an Islamist-led rebel alliance ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad ...

Mikati Discusses Humanitarian Aid and Southern Tensions with UN Delegates

This is Beirut, 22/12 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Janine Hennis-Plasschaert, at his residence. The discussions focused on current developments, particularly the situation in southern Lebanon and the ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement. The Prime Minister also met with ...

Sweden Doubles Aid to Gaza, but Ends UNRWA Funding

This is Beirut, 20/12 14:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Sweden announced plans Friday to stop funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) in response to an Israeli ban, but pledged to increase its aid to Gaza via other groups. The government said funding earmarked for Gaza would total 800 million kronor ($72 million) in 2025, but aid to UNRWA, which totalled 451 million kronor in 2024, would ...

Amy Pope Pleads for more Rights for Syrian Women

This is Beirut, 20/12 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The raft of international sanctions on Syria must be reassessed to help the country rebuild following the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad, the head of the UN's migration agency said Friday. Amy Pope also said Syria's women must be empowered to play a full role in building a new society and bringing stability to the shattered nation. The ...

UN Envoy Reflects on Lebanon's Challenges and Hope for 2025

This is Beirut, 20/12 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, described 2024 as “a year of immense suffering” for Lebanon, marked by significant loss of life, widespread trauma and extensive destruction. “The challenging journey of recovery, healing, and rebuilding has only just begun,” she stated, emphasizing the need for ...

The UN Asks The ICJ For Its Opinion On Israel's Obligations Towards The Palestinians

This is Beirut, 20/12 00:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule on Israel's humanitarian obligations towards the Palestinians, at a time when the Israeli government is accused of obstructing access to aid in Gaza. The resolution, submitted by Norway, was adopted by a large ...

UN Chief Sees 'Flame of Hope' in Syria, Calls for End to Israel Strikes

This is Beirut, 19/12 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that there was a "flame of hope" in Syria following the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime but warned of significant challenges ahead. He also underlined that Israel's widespread strikes on Syrian military infrastructure were "violations" of the country's sovereignty and called for them ...

UN Humanitarian Chief Urges Massive Aid Boost for Syria

This is Beirut, 18/12 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Visiting UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called Wednesday for a massive aid boost for Syria to respond to "this moment of hope" after the ouster of longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad. "Across the country, the needs are huge. Seven in 10 people are needing support right now," Fletcher told AFP in a telephone interview as he visited Syria. "I ...

UN Calls for Free Elections in Syria

This is Beirut, 18/12 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen called Wednesday for "free and fair elections" in Syria and urged humanitarian assistance to the war-torn country after Bashar al-Assad's ouster this month. Addressing reporters in Damascus, Pedersen said, "There is a lot of hope that we can now see the beginning of a new Syria," which he expressed hope ...

UN Says ‘Ambitious’ Aid to Country Possible as Western Powers Prepare Return

This is Beirut, 17/12 15:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The United Nations humanitarian chief said Tuesday that he was "encouraged" after meetings in Damascus with Syria's new leaders, saying there was a "basis for ambitious scaling-up of vital humanitarian support", as Western diplomatic missions prepare to return to Damascus. "Moment of cautious hope in Syria," Tom ...

Israel's Defense Minister Says to Maintain Gaza ‘Security Control’ After War

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