This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed. Geir Pedersen stressed that protection for all Syrian minorities and a fully inclusive process is essential to shaping its future. The […]Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians on political transition
February 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed. Geir Pedersen stressed that protection for all Syrian minorities and a fully inclusive process is essential to shaping its future. The […]Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country
January 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians warned on Thursday that Syria continues to face major security and aid challenges in the northeast and beyond, in the uncertain aftermath of the overthrow of the Assad regime. In an update, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said more than 25,000 people have been newly uprooted from […]Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country
January 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians warned on Thursday that Syria continues to face major security and aid challenges in the northeast and beyond, in the uncertain aftermath of the overthrow of the Assad regime. In an update, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that more than 25,000 people have been newly uprooted […]Syria: Rights probe reveals systematic torture and detention of Assad regime
January 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A report from UN human rights investigators for Syria released on Monday has laid bare the systematic use of arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances by the deposed Assad regime. The findings from the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria detail crimes against humanity and war […]In Syria, top UN envoy highlights international backing for political transition
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria on Wednesday emphasised the strong international consensus that is emerging in support of the country’s political transition since the fall of the Assad regime last month. Special Envoy Geir Pedersen is on his second visit to Syria since 8 December and […]Security Council briefed on challenges to peacekeeping in Lebanon, Syria
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Two senior UN peacekeeping officials briefed the Security Council on Friday on recent developments in Lebanon and the occupied Syrian Golan, and the challenges facing “blue helmets” serving there. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix was joined by Major General Patrick Gauchat, Head of the UN Truce […]Will those responsible for atrocities in Syria finally face justice?
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hopes are rising that, with the support of the United Nations, the architects of the brutal former regime of Bashar al Assad in Syria will eventually be held accountable for their crimes. For years, UN human rights bodies have been documenting, monitoring and publishing reports on abuses, […]EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
January 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission will provide new humanitarian support to Syrians, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries, for an amount of €235 million for 2025. Following the collapse of the former government in Damascus, the EU is working at all levels to boost humanitarian […]UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights chief Volker Türk has described the unbearable suffering of former detainees under the deposed Assad regime and insisted that he stands with the people of the war-torn nation as they “rebuild a country that works for all Syrians”. Speaking from Damascus after meeting […]First Person: Syrian migrant shipwreck survivor vows to reconstruct shattered country
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Syrian refugee Doaa Al Zamel’s harrowing tale of surviving a deadly shipwreck brought the horrors of fleeing war to a worldwide audience when it was told in the book “A Hope More Powerful Than The Sea” in 2017. After the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, […]UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A team from the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded a first visit to the country on Thursday, taking crucial steps to promote dialogue and engagement with the new caretaker government. Commissioner Hanny Megally led the team, which met with officials, including in the Ministries of […]UN Commission notes new sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit
January 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A team from the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded a first visit to the country on Thursday, taking crucial steps to promote dialogue and engagement with the new caretaker government. Commissioner Hanny Megally led the team, which met with officials, including in the Ministries of […]More than 125,000 refugees return to Syria in desperate conditions
January 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A month since the fall of the Assad regime, more than 125,000 refugees have returned to Syria “full of hope after years of exile”, only to find themselves confronted by desperate conditions, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday. Leading calls for the international community to “move from words […]MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates
January 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. While the war in Gaza grinds on with dozens of civilians already reportedly killed and injured so far this year – and as the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon largely holds – hopes are still high for a successful transition of power in Damascus following the overthrow of […]World News in Brief: Communal violence in South Sudan, Syria and Gaza updates
January 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Communal violence remains the primary driver of conflict in South Sudan and continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians across the country, UN peacekeepers said on Monday. In an update covering July to September last year, the UN Mission in South Sudan – or UNMISS – […]Syria: UN teams support cholera vaccination in northeastern camps
January 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In northeast Syria, UN teams pressed ahead with a lifesaving cholera vaccine campaign in Al Hol detention camp complex on Friday, despite rumours of attacks by ISIL extremists and uncertainty across the war-torn country, following the overthrow of the Assad regime. The cholera outbreak was detected in […]Over 115,000 Syrians have returned home since end of Assad dictatorship
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 115,000 people have reportedly returned to Syria from countries such as Türkiye, Jordan and Lebanon since 8 December – the fall of the Assad regime – the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday. The information is based on public statements by host countries, contacts with immigration […]Aid trucks deliver food to northwest Syria
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Humanitarians continue to respond to needs in Syria as security and logistical conditions permit, the UN said on Tuesday. UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported that the cross-border operation from Türkiye into the northwest is running without impediments. On Tuesday, 21 trucks carrying 500 metric tonnes of food – enough […]UN support continues in Syria and Lebanon
December 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria continues to uphold the need for a Syrian-led transition in his ongoing talks on the way forward for the country. Geir Pedersen has been meeting with French, German and Russian authorities, the UN reported on Monday, which includes engagement with Russian […]Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions
December 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)-led Health Cluster reported on Friday. It also cited rising cases of respiratory illnesses, compounded by inadequate heating, overcrowded camps and damaged infrastructure. “There […]Syria: Rights investigators call for protection of evidence, including mass grave sites
December 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In a landmark mission to Syria, the UN probe into the most serious rights violations committed in the country since 2011 has called on caretaker authorities to take immediate measures to protect mass grave sites and preserve critical evidence. A team from the Independent International Commission of […]Reconstruction and vital repairs underway in Syria, as ‘security conditions’ permit
December 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Around 1.3 million Syrians have received food aid in the past three weeks across Syria from the UN and partners, as the restoration of key services begins in some of the relatively stable areas of the country. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters at the daily briefing on […]Syria: UN envoy concludes talks in Damascus, citing hope for democratic future
December 19, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria concluded talks in Damascus on Wednesday, expressing optimism that the fall of the Assad regime could mark the start of a peaceful and democratic transition for the shattered country, while acknowledging challenges remain. “It’s early days,” Geir Pedersen said referring to […]Syria faces uncertain future after regime’s collapse amid humanitarian crises
December 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. At a historic crossroads, just 11 days after the collapse of the Assad regime, Syria faces a fragile mix of hope and chaos, plagued by a volatile security situation and a worsening humanitarian crisis, top UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday. Special Envoy for Syria […]In Damascus, top UN envoy stresses need for credible, inclusive, ‘Syrian owned’ transition
December 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN’s top Syria envoy has held talks in Damascus with the head of the new administration as well as the prime minister of the caretaker Government, stressing the imperative for a “credible and inclusive Syrian owned and led political transition.” The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry […]UN Special Envoy continues shuttle diplomacy on Syria
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria travelled to Jordan on Friday for discussions on the tumultuous events that have seen a new transitional authority take charge in Damascus in recent days, with more high-level meetings planned over the weekend. Geir Pedersen is due to confer with Arab […]Syria: Top UN official stresses need for unity, humanitarian aid, reconstruction
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria has called for international support for the country as it embarks on the path to political transition following the overthrow of the Assad regime. “The stability of Syria will benefit everyone – not only the sub-region but the […]EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for Syria to deliver emergency supplies and boosts humanitarian funding
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is launching a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for those most in need in Syria, to deliver emergency healthcare and other essential supplies, as well as increasing its humanitarian funding. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “The […]Syria: UN chief calls for urgent de-escalation by Israeli forces, withdrawal from Golan buffer zone
December 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over the hundreds of Israeli airstrikes against targets in Syria since the overthrow of the Assad regime, calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the demilitarized zone in the strategically important Golan. In a note to correspondents issued on Thursday, […]Syria: Prioritise search for the missing, justice for victims
December 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The international community owes it to the Syrian people “to listen, to act and to work tirelessly” so the crimes of the deposed Assad regime can never happen again, the top UN envoy for the country said on Thursday. Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen is engaging with […]The de facto authority in Syria is a designated terrorist group: What happens now?
December 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an armed group designated as a terrorist organization by the UN Security Council, has emerged as the dominant force in Syria, following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. However, according to a core Security Council resolution on Syria adopted at the height […]Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights. Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government […]Middle East: Live updates from Syria and the wider region for 9 December
December 10, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Here are some highlights from today: Stay on top of the latest news: 9 Δεκ 2024 10:32 μ.μ. Lebanon: UN mission reports Israeli strikes along Lebanon-Syria border In southern Lebanon, UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported strikes by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against Hezbullah targets over […]
