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Middle East
Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions
Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN…
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Peace and Security
Syria transition may fail if support lifeline is delayed, says IOM chief
The head of the UN migration agency stressed on Friday that Syria is in no position to take back millions…
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Middle East
Reconstruction and vital repairs underway in Syria, as ‘security conditions’ permit
Around 1.3 million Syrians have received food aid in the past three weeks across Syria from the UN and partners,…
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Law and Crime Prevention
Report exposes systematic torture in Syrian detention facilities
The UN General Assembly-mandated team investigating serious crimes in Syria released a new report on Friday, documenting systematic torture and…
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Peace and Security
Syria: Prioritise search for the missing, justice for victims
The international community owes it to the Syrian people “to listen, to act and to work tirelessly” so the crimes…
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Peace and Security
Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an…
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Middle East
Uprooted Syrians mulling return mustn’t be pushed, says UNHCR
Syria’s historic power reset coupled with the highly volatile situation there, has increased basic needs in a country where nearly…
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Middle East
Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy
Barely 48 hours since opposition forces including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept into Damascus and forced out President Bashar al-Assad,…
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Middle East
Middle East: Live updates from Syria and the wider region for 9 December
The historic power shift in Syria adds new layers of complexity to the Middle East crisis, with ongoing hostilities in…
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Peace and Security
Syria escalation: Deadly attacks continue, healthcare and access compromised
The ongoing escalation of violence in northwest Syria linked to the wider conflict in Gaza and Lebanon has left civilians…
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