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As war continues, UN agency maps extensive destruction to Syria’s cultural heritage

23 December 2014
... deterioration to many of the rich cultural heritage areas in Syria,” Einar Bjorgo, Manager of UNOSAT, explained in the press release . ... testimony of the ongoing damage that is happening to Syria’s vast cultural heritage,” the press release continued. “National ... As war continues, UN agency maps extensive destruction to Syria’s cultural heritage ...
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Amid heightened tensions, Security Council extends UN mission in Golan

18 December 2014
... established by the Council to monitor the ceasefire between Syria and Israel after their 1973 war. Since then, UNDOF has remained in the ... Recent reports indicate that with the conflict in Syria spilling over to neighbouring nations, the region is likely to remain ... have the potential to escalate tensions between Israel and Syria. This, he said, jeopardises the ceasefire between the two countries and ...
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UN launches appeal for life-saving aid to millions of Syrians, support to host communities

18 December 2014
... needs of over 12 million displaced people inside Syria, and the millions of Syrian refugees scattered throughout the region and ... cold, and support those who are desperate and traumatized. Syria is a very difficult and dangerous place to work but the humanitarian ... and Emergency Relief Coordinator ( OCHA ). The Syria Strategic Response Plan 2015 (SRP) which requires $2.9 billion in funding to address acute humanitarian needs inside Syria, aims to provide 12.2 million people with protection, life-saving ...
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Security Council renews cross-border aid delivery to Syria for a year

17 December 2014
... distressed” by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and by the fact that now, more than 12.2 million people need relief aid. ... Council members also expressed grave concern that areas of Syria are under the control of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) ... more than 2.5 million women and children, who have fled Syria as a result of ongoing violence, the Council underscored, recognizing ... the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Syria poses risks to regional stability. All parties to the Syrian ...
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Syria: UN food agency's operations secure after funding drive; must raise more in 2015

16 December 2014
Middle East “The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate as winter arrives,” said WFP ... to meet the food needs of people affected by the conflict in Syria, with every displaced Syrian requiring one dollar in order to be fed ... ( OCHA ). They aimed to reach 4.5 million people inside Syria and a further 2.6 million outside over the course of the year. “WFP ... Ms Byrs said. “$715 million for its response inside Syria and $831 million for its regional assistance programme.” In the ...
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‘Even in war there are rules’ – UN official urges Security Council to enforce protections of Syrian civilians

15 December 2014
... observed, had gone “unheard.” “In many parts of Syria the level of violence has worsened, with civilians continuing to pay ... the Syrian authorities, allow humanitarian access in Syria across conflict lines, in besieged areas and across borders. In addition, ... on the rise. “This conflict is not only shattering Syria’s present,” warned Ms. Amos. “It is also destroying its future.” ...
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UNESCO chief condemns murder of Syrian television journalists

15 December 2014
... said. “I call on all parties in the tragic conflict in Syria to respect the civilian status of journalists in keeping with the Geneva ...
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Lebanon: UN deputy chief pledges to ‘help as much as possible’ with refugee impact

15 December 2014
... try to help as much as possible that the tragic conflict in Syria will not spread into Lebanese society,” he added. Mr. Eliasson ... he said, emphasizing the role of UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura in pursuing a peaceful outcome. Mr. Eliasson ...
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Surpassing fundraising goal, UN agency restarts urgent food aid for Syrian refugees

9 December 2014
... support from the United States, followed by Canada and Syria. WFP is still accepting donations through webpage and members of the ... of both refugees and millions of displaced people inside Syria, despite the fighting and problems of access. This has been possible ... winter assistance to Palestinian refugee children from Syria in Lebanon through ATM cards from the UN Relief and Works Agency for ... The assistance is for all Palestine refugee children from Syria in Lebanon who have recorded with UNRWA by 30 November 2014. The ...
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Syria: UN envoy travels to Turkey for talks on ‘freeze’ of conflict in Aleppo

8 December 2014
... Mr. de Mistura met yesterday with a delegation of the Syria National Coalition, headed by Hadi Al-Bahra, the president of the ... plan with key rebel groups from Aleppo. The conflict in Syria, which began in March 2011, has led to well over 150,000 deaths, and more ... least 10.8 million people are in need of assistance inside Syria, including at least 6.5 million who are internally displaced. The ... neighbouring countries with some 2.5 million people. Syria: UN envoy travels to Turkey for talks on ‘freeze’ of conflict in ...
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