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Northwest Syria Fears Catastrophe as Cross-border Aid at Risk

Residents of embattled northwest Syria warned Saturday of a deepening humanitarian crisis following a Russian veto at the UN Security Council that threatens to end cross-border aid deliveries critical to their survival. Friday's veto of a resolution that would have extended authorization for UN aid deliveries through the Bab al-Hawa…

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Residents fear famine as Russia vetoes Syrian humanitarian corridor

Residents of embattled northwest Syria warned Saturday of a "catastrophe" following a Russian veto at the UN Security Council that threatens to end cross-border aid deliveries critical to their survival. The mechanism at Bab al-Hawa, which has been in effect since 2014, is set to expire Sunday.

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Syria's Assad makes first visit to Aleppo since recapture

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha on Saturday in Aleppo, his first visit to the northern city since his forces recaptured it in 2016 with help from Russia and other allied forces.

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Syria: Assad Attends Eid Prayers in Aleppo

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Saturday took part in Eid al-Adha prayers on the second day of his first visit to the former opposition-stronghold Aleppo in over a decade, state media reported. Assad began the highly symbolic visit on Friday to Syria's second city, formerly held by opposition fighters and militants…

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Syria: Small Wars, Big Battles

Can “small wars” in the near or immediate future shake the stalemate in Syria? What are the priorities of acting states in the Syrian file? Where do the concerns of Syrians lie within their war-torn country and the three micro-states existing there? How are Syrians dealing with the “big battles”…

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‘Dark Day’ Prevents Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid to Millions of Syrians

Russia on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended cross-border aid from Turkey to some four million people in opposition-controlled northwest Syria by one year without Damascus's backing. Western powers then voted down a competing resolution put forward by Moscow that proposed extending approval by just…

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UN fails to extend aid deliveries to Syrian rebel-held area

The U.N. Security Council failed in two rival votes Friday to extend humanitarian aid deliveries from Turkey to 4.1 million Syrians in the rebel-held northwest.

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Lebanon: Economy Minister Speaks of ‘Gangs’ in Ministries

Lebanon’s caretaker Economy Minister Amin Salam said on Friday that 40% of Lebanon's flour stock is being smuggled into Syria, pointing to what he described as “gangs in the ministries” controlling the issue. “We can’t confront the thieves and smugglers alone. Reports show that 40% of the flour is being…

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Russia vetoes UN resolution extending cross-border aid to Syria

Resolution would have extended humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria by one year without Damascus’ backing.

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Russia vetoes 12-month extension of U.N. aid into Syria from Turkey

Russia vetoed on Friday a bid to extend U.N. Security Council approval for 12 months of U.N. aid deliveries to some 4 million people in opposition-controlled northwest Syria from Turkey.

Reuters

Assad Makes Rare Visit to Syria’s North

President Bashar Assad made a rare visit to the northern province of Aleppo on Friday to inaugurate a power station that was once held by insurgents and suffered wide damages during the war, state media reported. Regime-held parts of Syria endure more than 12 hours of power cuts a day…

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Reports: Syria's Assad makes rare visit to country's north

Syrian state media say that President Bashar Assad has made a rare visit to the northern province of Aleppo to inaugurate a power station that was once held by insurgents and suffered wide damages during the war

The Independent UK

Syrian Regime Forces Deploy Quality Weapons in SDF Areas

The Syrian regime forces reinforced their military units in the countryside of Raqqa and Aleppo governorates after coordinating with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and receiving a guarantee from the Russian forces deployed in the vicinity. Syrian convoys moved under the protection of Russian warplanes and brought in heavy reinforcements,…

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After War, Syrians in Jordan Find Joy and Jobs in Dance

Singing joyfully to beating drums, Syrian refugees who fled brutal civil war perform traditional "Arada" dances in neighboring Jordan, honoring their home culture and earning extra income. Their performances, featuring traditional robes and whirling swords, have become increasingly popular in Jordan for marking festivities like weddings and parties. "They add…

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UN Security Council Extends Talks on Cross-border Aid to Syria

The United Nations Security Council will continue negotiating Friday on extending authorization of aid transfers across Syria's border, one day after a scheduled vote was scrapped following disagreement between Russia and the West. Moscow is seeking a six-month extension, with the possibility to renew, while Western nations want a full…

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UN sets new meeting amid impasse on aid to Syria's northwest

The U.N. Security Council has called a meeting for Friday after having to put off a vote on extending humanitarian aid deliveries to rebel-held northwest Syria from Turkey when no compromise could be reach on how long it would run

The Independent UK

UN delays vote on aid to Syria's northwest from Turkey

The U.N. Security Council has delayed an expected vote on extending humanitarian aid deliveries to rebel-held northwest Syria from Turkey after failing to reach a compromise

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U.N. Security Council feuds over how long to extend Syria aid from Turkey

The United Nations Security Council appeared headed toward a showdown on Friday over whether to allow U.N. aid deliveries from Turkey to some 4 million people in opposition-controlled northwest Syria to continue for six months or one year.

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Syrians call for aid crossing to remain open ahead of key UN vote

The UN Security Council will vote on whether to keep using the only border crossing available for UN humanitarian aid.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin poised to starve millions in evil plan cutting off last aid route

Dr Salem Abdan, Idlib's Health Director, said that if Russia carries out their threat of cutting aid coming into Syria from Turkey then millions of civilians will starve and die

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Russia Proposes 6-Month Cross-Border Aid Renewal for Syria

As the UN Security Council prepares to vote Thursday on humanitarian aid deliveries to opposition-held northwest Syria from Turkey, Russia agreed to continue such deliveries but only for six months — not a year, as many UN Security Council members, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and more than 30 nongovernmental groups want.…

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Climate change and war send Syria’s bees further afield

Beekeepers in northwestern Syria have to do whatever they can to produce honey – despite the dangers they face.

The Independent UK

Lebanon hopes to repatriate Syrian refugees within months

A Lebanese minister says the government hopes to start repatriating Syrian refugees within months

Radio France Internationale

France changes tack, repatriates 35 children and their mothers from Syria

France has repatriated 35 French children and 16 mothers – family members of suspected jihadists who joined the Islamic State armed group before it was ousted in 2019. This is the country's largest repatriation of children since the fall of Islamic State, with the decision to bring back the mothers…

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Lebanon Planning to Return Syrian Refugees Home without Int’l Guarantees

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine revealed that intense talks are underway with Syria to ensure the “safe and dignified” return of refugees to their home. The plan enjoys the support of Lebanese…

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