Syria
Here’s How Bad It’s Gotten Between Russia and the USA When Talking Syria
A tit-for-tat between Moscow and Washington shows how Syria conjures up deep animus at the Security Council.
Syria Humanitarian Response Woefully Underfunded
A 20% funding gap is leaving refugees literally out in the cold.
UN Official: Stakes are High for the UN on Mali and Syria
journalists on Monday to discuss the role of the UN in managing complex crises and conflicts. The two major topics of discussion were Syria and Mali, where ongoing combat situations need to be alleviated before peacekeeping efforts can begin and where new and more organized forms of terrorism present distinct challenges for the UN.
US Official Touts UN Aid Workers’ Bravery in Syria
The Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Ann Richard visited the region recently as part of a high profile US delegation examining the humanitarian response to the Syria crisis. Their visit coincided with some erroneous rumors on social media that the UN was channelling aid money through the Assad regime.
How to Help Syrians, Without Dropping Bombs
Whether or not the international community adequately supports humanitarian relief for Syria is a good measure of countries’ commitment to the welfare of the Syrian people.
USA Pledges $155 Million to Syrian Humanitarian Efforts
The $155 million announced by President Obama represents 10% of the $1.5 billion appeal launched by the UN in December.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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