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Wednesday, January 08, 2025 UN News 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 the Assad regime, although needs and challenges are immense. On Wednesday, ambassadors held their first meeting of the year on Syria, with all eyes on a potential lifting of sanctions. App users can follow live here.
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<p><a href="https://www.globalissues.org/news/2025/01/08/38778">MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates</a>, <cite>Inter Press Service</cite>, Wednesday, January 08, 2025 (posted by Global Issues)</p>… to produce this:
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates , Inter Press Service , Wednesday, January 08, 2025 (posted by Global Issues)
