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Syria crisis worsening, warns UN relief official

New York, Mar 27 (JEN): The situation on the ground in Syria has “dramatically” worsened as the country enters its fifth year of war amid escalating fighting and targeted attacks against civilians, the top United Nations humanitarian official warned today as she urged the international community to bring the violence to an end. more

As Syria crisis enters fifth year, UN leaders urge end to conflict

New York, Mar 14 (JEN): World leaders must put their differences aside and work to bring about meaningful change in Syria, where the country’s ongoing brutal conflict is preparing to enter ...

New UN envoys for Syria crisis heading to Damascus

New York, Sept 9 (JEN) The United Nations said on Monday that the new envoys tasked with advancing a peaceful settlement to the ongoing conflict in Syria will travel to Damascus for consult ...

UN chief appoints Staffan de Mistura as special envoy for Syria crisis

New York, July 11 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday announced that he has appointed veteran diplomat Staffan de Mistura as the new special envoy tasked with seekin ...

Syria: Ban calls opposition forces to send delegation

New York, Sept 30 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the National Coalition for the Syrian opposition forces to reach out to other groups and agree on a united delega ...

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