syria

Annan concerned that statements about Syria not further destabilize Middle East

15 April 2003
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has voiced his concern that recent statements directed at Syria should not contribute to a wider destabilization in a region already affected heavily by the war in Iraq.
Council President Amb. Alfonso Valdivieso

Security Council renews mandate of UN's Israel-Syria observer mission

17 December 2002
The Security Council today unanimously adopted a resolution renewing for another six months the mandate of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which has been monitoring a ceasefire between Israel and Syria since 1974.

Annan recommends extending UN’s Israel-Syria disengagement force

16 December 2002
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan is calling for a six-month extension of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), which since 1974 has monitored a ceasefire between Israel and Syria.

Responding to dam collapse in Syria, UN dispatches experts to help relief efforts

5 June 2002
Responding to Tuesday's deadly dam collapse in Syria, the United Nations has dispatched a team of experts to the country to help coordinate relief efforts.

Annan recommends extending UN force in Israel-Syria sector

22 May 2001
Describing the situation in the Middle East as "potentially dangerous" pending a comprehensive settlement, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has recommended extending for six months the United Nations operation supervising the disengagement of Syrian and Israeli forces.