More than 125,000 refugees return to Syria in desperate conditions January 9, 2025 Damascus, Syria – More than 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their war-torn country in recent months, despite warnings from aid agencies that conditions are not yet safe for their return. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the … Read more
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia attack marks highest civilian casualties in nearly two years ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine – A Russian missile attack on a residential building in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more, making it the deadliest single attack on civilians in Ukraine in nearly two years. The attack occurred … Read more
UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit 2025-01-09 12:00 A United Nations Commission visited Syria for the first time on January 8-9, 2025, and noted a renewed sense of optimism in the country. The Commission, led by UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen, met with Syrian government officials, opposition … Read more
Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step Source: United Nations Date: 2025-01-09 12:00 The United Nations has welcomed the election of Michel Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, calling it a “critical first step” in the country’s political transition. Aoun, a former army general, was elected on Monday by … Read more
More than 125,000 refugees return to Syria in desperate conditions January 9, 2025 (Middle East) – More than 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their home country in the past year, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The vast majority of these refugees are coming from neighboring countries, such as Turkey, … Read more
‘Children Are Now Freezing to Death’: Harrowing Updates from Gaza January 9, 2025 Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical point, with children reportedly freezing to death amid a harsh winter storm and ongoing power outages. Extreme Cold and Infrastructure Failures A deep freeze has … Read more
Resilience of Ukrainians Remains High, as UN Maps Aid and Reconstruction Needs for 2025 2025-01-09 12:00 New York, United States – The United Nations (UN) has released a comprehensive report outlining the humanitarian aid and reconstruction needs for Ukraine in 2025. Despite ongoing challenges and the devastation caused by the ongoing conflict, the resilience and … Read more
‘Children are now freezing to death’: harrowing updates from Gaza Date: 2025-01-09 12:00 Source: The Guardian Article: Harrowing updates have emerged from Gaza, where children are reportedly freezing to death due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Aid agencies are warning that the situation is reaching a critical point, with thousands of families facing a desperate … Read more
More than 125,000 Refugees Return to Syria in Desperate Conditions January 9, 2025 Damascus, Syria – Over 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their war-torn homeland in 2024, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The majority of these returnees are coming from Lebanon, where an estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees have … Read more
UN Commission Notes Renewed Sense of Optimism in Syria During First-Ever Visit Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2025 – The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria today concluded its historic first-ever visit to the country, noting a renewed sense of optimism among the people of Syria. Following a week-long visit to Damascus, Aleppo, and other … Read more