U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths pushed the Security Council on Thursday to extend for 12 months its approval of a long-running humanitarian aid operation that delivers help to millions of people in northwest Syria from Turkey.
Analysis: Syrian crisis – No Brussels solution
Despite the good intentions and financial pledges of the Brussels conference, a comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis remains elusive, writes Karam Said …
Analysis: Syrian crisis – No Brussels solution
Despite the good intentions and financial pledges of the Brussels conference, a comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis remains elusive, writes Karam Said …
EU conference raises $6bn to support Syria crisis response
An EU conference aimed at supporting the future of Syria has raised about $6 billion to provide a range of aid and services to the war-torn country. Representatives from 57 countries attended the …
Lessons from Syria’s aid response: The case for continued cross-border operations
Another United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote on continuing the resolution that allows Syria’s cross-border aid delivery is due in July, but the regime’s use of “consent” to allow an extra two …
‘We fear leaving the house’: Lebanon and Turkey step up deportations of Syrian refugees
Countries that once welcomed Syrians fleeing the civil war are now forcing them to return as Assad is feted by the Arab world …
Lebanon faces challenges as Syrian potatoes enter illegally, hurting local farmers and economy
However, between the two seasons, the price of potatoes in Lebanon reached 35,000 Lebanese lira per kilogram as Syrian potatoes infiltrated the market through smuggling due to its lower production and …
Why a Raleigh diplomat launched billion-dollar lawsuit against Syria
The family of a prominent Raleigh businessman is suing the country of Syria in a case that could mean more than $1 billion in damages. Jim Cain, former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, and his family, …
Leaders criticise Obama on ‘protecting Muslims in India’ remark — here’s who said what
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she was shocked that Obama has made such remarks. “He was commenting on Indian Muslims… having bombed Muslim-majority countries from Syria to Yemen… during …
Palmdale man found guilty of smuggling 2,000-year-old Roman mosaic from Syria
A Palmdale, Calif., man was convicted by a federal jury Wednesday of illegally importing a nearly 2,000-year-old ancient Roman floor mosaic from Syria into the United States. According to the United …