UN Approves Panel to Investigate War Crimes in Syria
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to establish an independent panel to assist in the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for war crimes or crimes against humanity in…
Evacuations Begin in the Troubled Syrian City of Aleppo
Evacuations have begun in the Syrian city of Aleppo, as an estimated 25,000 people have been evacuated from besieged neighbourhoods over the past five days. The United Nations said the…
Security Council to Send UN Monitors to War-Torn Aleppo
Alarmed by the continued deterioration of the devastating humanitarian situation in the Syrian city of Aleppo, the Security Council on Monday demanded all parties to provide the United Nations with…
Aleppo Is Now a Synonym for Hell: Ban Ki-moon
In his last press conference as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon observed that “the carnage in Syria remains a gaping hole in the global conscience.” “Aleppo is now a synonym…
Zeid Urges Halt to Bombardment of Eastern Aleppo
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein said Wednesday in Geneva that he is appalled that the deal enabling the evacuation of many thousands of civilians,…
Actor Liam Neeson Meets Syrian Children in Jordan
Top actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week, along with his eldest son Micheal. They met with Syrian children, young people…