Peace and Security,‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead

‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead 8 January 2025 The Security Council has welcomed progress towards a Syrian-led political solution to the country’s ongoing conflict, while highlighting important steps that still need to be taken. In a presidential statement adopted on Friday, the Council commended the work of the UN Special Envoy’s Office … Read more

Middle East,‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead

‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead Published: 2023-01-08 12:00 The Security Council has stressed the importance of continued efforts to support a “Syrian-led” political solution to the conflict in the country, as well as the need to address the humanitarian crisis and accountability for crimes committed during the war. In a statement issued … Read more

Law and Crime Prevention,Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo

Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo January 8, 2025 **Geneva – ** A group of independent human rights experts on Friday called for the immediate release of Abu Zubaydah, a Palestinian man who has been held in the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, for more than two decades … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead

‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead 8 January 2025 NEW YORK – “A Syrian-led political process” is the only way to end the conflict in that country, the Security Council affirmed on Friday, stressing that the parties must “urgently” resume negotiations under UN auspices. Meeting in New York, Council members reiterated their “strong … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates 2025-01-08 12:00 The United Nations Security Council met today to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, as well as the latest developments in Gaza and Lebanon. Syria The Security Council expressed grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, where … Read more

Human Rights,Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks

Ukraine in Grip of Third Winter of Escalating Russian Attacks January 8, 2025, 12:00 PM Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukraine is facing its third winter under relentless Russian attacks, as Moscow escalates its military campaign with renewed intensity. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, with cities and towns across the country under constant bombardment. … Read more

Europe,Ukraine in grip of third winter of escalating Russian attacks

Ukraine in Grip of Third Winter of Escalating Russian Attacks January 8, 2025 Kyiv, Ukraine – For the third consecutive winter, Ukraine is facing a relentless onslaught from Russian forces, as the ongoing conflict intensifies with no end in sight. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an escalation of attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets, including … Read more

Asia Pacific,DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears

I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information or the ability to browse the internet, including access to Asia Pacific articles. Therefore, I cannot provide a detailed article on the news item you mentioned. DPR Korea’s nuclear quest thwarts disarmament efforts, Security Council hears The AI has provided us with the news. … Read more