syria
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Peace and Security
Undeclared chemical weapons found in Syria, including type used in notorious Ghouta massacre
Chemical weapons inspectors have uncovered a significant cache of previously undeclared chemical weapons in Syria – including rockets of the…
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Middle East
Funding shortfalls force deep cuts to Syria food assistance: WFP
Millions of Syrians are at growing risk of hunger after severe funding shortages forced the UN World Food Programme (WFP)…
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Middle East
UN winds down Türkiye-Syria aid route, after more than 65,000 lifesaving journeys
The UN has formally concluded its cross-border humanitarian operations from Türkiye into Syria, marking the end of an 11-year mission…
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Human Rights
‘Now is the moment to invest’: Syria needs global backing, says UN expert
Syria has made “remarkable progress” on transitional justice within the past year, raising hopes for accountability and recovery after more…
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Human Rights
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 2 April: Civilian impact deepens as UN chief says ‘we must find a peaceful way out’ before region is engulfed by war
Deadly new strikes reported across the Middle East overnight and Thursday rattled energy markets and pushed crude oil prices up…
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Humanitarian Aid
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Vital food aid blocked, Security Council meets in emergency session on Lebanon
More than a month since war erupted in the Middle East, UN agencies confirmed on Tuesday that huge numbers of…
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Human Rights
Syria: UN Commission documents grave violations in July 2025 escalation in Sweida
More than 1,700 people were killed and nearly 200,000 more displaced in the July 2025 massacres in Sweida, Syria, UN…
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Middle East
Syria: Hundreds of thousands flee Lebanon, vital food aid blocked
The trauma of mass displacement and disruption to aid shipments throughout the world are among the devastating impacts of the…
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Middle East
Middle East war risks undermining Syria’s fragile recovery, Security Council hears
The international community must step up efforts to support Syria amid the current conflict raging in the Middle East, two…
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