News headlines for “Middle East”, page 74
Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria
- UN News
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.
Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy
- UN News
Peace is possible in Yemen, and continued support from the international community is essential to achieve it, the UN Special Envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Israel-Gaza War: Deaths, Injuries and Destruction with No Plan for Peace
- Inter Press Service
PORTLAND, USA, Dec 10 (IPS) - After the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, the Israel retaliated with a war in Gaza involving bombings, shootings and blockades but with no explicit plan for achieving peace with the Palestinians.
UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
- UN News
UN agencies continue their response to the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, as access challenges, food shortages and reconstruction needs plague both regions.
Forging Peace in Syria: Great opportunities, grave risks
- UN News
Following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime on Sunday, Syria has entered a period of profound uncertainty, and the UN will have a vital role in ensuring an orderly transition to renewed, stable institutions, continuing efforts to bring together different groups and factions which began at the outset of war in 2011.
Uprooted Syrians mulling return mustn’t be pushed, says UNHCR
- UN News
Syria’s historic power reset coupled with the highly volatile situation there, has increased basic needs in a country where nearly 17 million people already depended on aid, UN aid teams insisted on Tuesday.
Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy
- UN News
Barely 48 hours since opposition forces including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept into Damascus and forced out President Bashar al-Assad, the top UN negotiator tasked with helping the Syrian people to create a peaceful and democratic future insisted that nothing could be taken for granted.
Middle East: Live updates from Syria and the wider region for 9 December
- UN News
The historic power shift in Syria adds new complexity to the Middle East crisis, with ongoing Gaza hostilities, violence in the West Bank, and a fragile ceasefire in Lebanon. A closed-door Security Council meeting is expected today. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis deepens, with millions in urgent need. UN News app users can follow here.
Syria: We will continue to respond wherever we can, says UN aid chief
- UN News
As reports continued to emerge from Damascus where opposition forces declared victory on State television on Sunday, the UN’s top humanitarian official insisted that aid teams will continue to provide emergency relief wherever possible.
Syria crisis: UN delivering life-saving assistance; relocates non-critical staff
- UN News
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Syria announced on Saturday that the Organization is removing non-critical staff from the country, emphasizing that this is a precautionary step to protect UN personnel “while maintaining essential operations”.
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