UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned that escalating violence in Syria poses a threat to the entire region
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman on Tuesday to advance efforts for a political solution to the Syrian crisis.
Badr Jamous expressing concerns that the conflict in Lebanon could lead to new demographic shifts in Syria.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has issued a decree appointing Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to form a new government.
The Council also expressed its hope for the resumption of the Constitutional Committee, Athr Press reports.
Switzerland has adopted sanctions in alignment with the European Union’s sanctions regime, Syria TV writes.
Alexandr Yefimov has stated that the media’s portrayal of the Syrian-Turkish rapprochement path is premature.
An opposition figure told Enab Baladi that, if such a proposal arises, the Syrian Negotiation Commission will deliberate on it, but said they maintain Geneva as their preference.
Pedersen aims to advance discussions on the ninth round of the Constitutional Committee talks, according to al-Watan.
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Rifaat al-Assad stands accused of “murder, torture, cruel treatment, and unlawful arrests in Syria in February 1982”, according to Enab Baladi.
Sources informed pro-government daily Al-Watan that Geir Pedersen has requested an appointment to visit Damascus in February.
Jamous noted that regional and international conflicts have diverted attention from the Syrian crisis, according to Syria TV.
The humanitarian exemption was initiated by Switzerland in response to the earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria in February 2023, according to Syria TV
Lavrov emphasized that Russia can no longer regard Switzerland as a neutral platform, according to the pro-government Athr Press.
Asma al-Assad underscored the importance of merging scientific knowledge with a sense of identity and belonging, the pro-government al-Watan says.
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U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood delivered a stern message about the ongoing crisis in the region, criticizing the Assad regime.
Minister Sabbagh called for more early recovery projects because of their importance in improving the humanitarian situation, according to al-Watan.
Moroccan media said this move undermines any potential resumption of relations between Rabat and Damascus, al-Souria Net reports.
