‘Inconsistencies, discrepancies’ remain over Syria chemical weapons declaration
The Security Council heard new evidence in longstanding international efforts to eradicate Syria’s chemical weapons programme on Thursday
Syrian civil war
UNSC needs to introspect about the cost of its ‘actions and inactions’ on Syria: India
The UN Security Council needs to introspect about the cost of its “actions and inactions” on Syria, India has said, emphasising that the powerful organ of the world body cannot afford to be “unmoved” on the urgent need to build consensus and work collectively to end the sufferings of the people in the war-torn country.
Syria’s decade of conflict takes massive toll on women and girls
This week, Syria marks a grim anniversary: 10 years since the start of the country’s grinding conflict.
COVID sparks resurgence of ISIL terrorists, threatening international peace and security
The threat to international peace and security posed by ISIL terrorist fighters is “on the rise again”, the UN counter-terrorism chief told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Syria constitutional reform talks, hold promise for new social contract
Constitutional reform talks between Syria’s Government and opposition leaders are due next week in Geneva
Islamic State threat in west Syria growing: US commander
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.
How US “Caesar Act” Will Affect the Situation in Syria and Moscow’s Policy
Sanctions against Syria could also provide Moscow with new tools for expanding its presence in Syria. The Syrian settlement could also become an area for selective engagement between Russia and the EU.
“Preventing the emergence of a Kurdish entity in northeastern Syria relieves Ankara on the one hand, and [allows] Syria to regain its sovereignty over this region on the other”
The SDF can return under umbrella of Syrian sovereignty, the government of President Bashar al-Assad.
Conditions in Syria’s Al Hol camp “appalling”: UN
As the people of north-west Syria face intensifying violence, tens of thousands of women and children continue to be kept in “inhumane conditions” in a remote camp on the other side of the country, UN-appointed independent investigators said on Wednesday.
Photo: UNHCR/Al Hol Camp
Damascus International Fair a “strong message of victory over terrorism”
Thirty eight countries are participating in the international fair, including Russia, China, Iran, the UAE, Indonesia, the Chamber of Commerce of the Sultunate of Oman, and others.
Photo: Xinhua