UN Syria envoy places hope in new talks, works towards lasting ceasefire

New York: The UN’s special envoy for war-torn Syria is hoping that a fourth round of talks on a new constitution will take place in November in Geneva, after Government and opposition negotiators failed to agree on the agenda.

‘Heed the calls’ for ceasefire in north-western Syria – UN

New York: The United Nations expressed concern on Tuesday for the safety and protection of more than four million civilians in north-western Syria, which has been hit with aerial bombardments over the past few days.

Syria: As coronavirus threat intensifies, ceasefire more urgent than ever

New York/IBNS: Syria desperately needs a nationwide ceasefire to enable its war-weary citizens to access the equipment and resources necessary to combat COVID-19, the UN’s top envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday. 

As north-west Syria violence reaches ‘horrifying’ new level, UN relief chief says ceasefire is only option

New York/IBNS: The crisis in north-west Syria has reached a “horrifying new level”, the UN Humanitarian Affairs chief warned on Monday.

Russia registers nine ceasefire breaches in Syria over past 24 hours: Defense Ministry

Moscow, Jun 19 (Sputnik/UNI) The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian truce has registered 9 cases of ceasefire violation in Syria over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side has recorded 13 ceasefire breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Brief ceasefire in Douma only piece of good news for civilians in war-torn Syria, UN envoy says

New York, Mar 17 (JEN): The United Nations mediator for the Syrian conflict told the Security Council on Friday that its three-week old demand for a ceasefire across the war-ravaged country was still not being implemented, and while progress had been made in in Douma in Eastern Ghouta, “the bottom line is, too many civilians are still suffering.”