Large-scale refugee returns could overwhelm Syria, UN migration agency chief says
Large-scale returns of refugees to Syria could overwhelm the country and even stoke conflict following the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad, the head of the U.N. migration agency said on Friday.
UN extends peacekeeping mission between Syria, Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
The United Nations Security Council on Friday extended a long-running peacekeeping mission between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights for six months and expressed concern that military activities in the area could escalate tensions.
Syria's new leaders must keep promises to respect rights, UN envoy says
It is vital that Syria's new leadership keeps its promises to respect the rights of all the country's diverse religious and ethnic groups, according to UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen. Mr Pedersen, speaking to the BBC in Damascus,
100K Return to Syria After Assad's Fall, UN Migration Head Reports
Many of the100,000 have entered Syria from neighboring countries such as Lebanon as they attempt to travel to their former homes.
UN Chief Sees 'Flame Of Hope' In Syria, Calls For End To Israel Strikes
UN chief says Israeli air strikes in Syria must stop
UN chief tells Israel to stop bombing Syria
‘It’s probably even worse than we dared imagine,’ says UN Relief Chief on Syria
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, on the dire conditions in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
Women Have 'Critical' Role To Play In Rebuilding Syria: UN
Women must be empowered to play a full role in building a new society in Syria and to bring stability to the shattered nation, the UN said Friday.
UN envoy urges 'credible, inclusive' transition in Syria
UN envoy Geir Pedersen has urged for a '"credible, inclusive" political transition in Syria. He also called for a new constitution and elections in accordance with a previous UN resolution.View on eur
UN humanitarian chief urges massive aid boost for Syria: AFP interview
Visiting UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher called Wednesday for a massive aid boost for Syria to respond to "this moment of hope" after the ouster of longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad."We have to get behind them and to respond to this moment of hope.
Christians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears as UN envoy urges an end to sanctions
In churches across long-stifled Syria, Christians have marked the first Sunday services since Bashar Assad’s ouster in an air of transformation.
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US drops bounty for Syria's new leader after Damascus meeting
Washington is scrapping a long-standing reward for the arrest of Syria's new leader, a senior U.S. diplomat said Friday, following "positive messages" from a first meeting that included a promise to fight terrorism.
Syria de Facto Rulers Push for Changes to UN Transition Road Map
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen discussed reconsidering a 2015 UN Security Council resolution outlining a road map for the country’s political transition,