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Syrians Mark Uprising Anniversary
Crowds in Aleppo and Damascus celebrated 14 years since the Syrian uprising that ousted Bashar al-Assad.
ICRC President in Syria: This is a huge task ahead of us
Reuters
The International Committee of the Red Cross, President Miriana Egger, calls for international humanitarian law to be respected in Syria. She made this statement at the end of her three-day visit to the country, during which she toured the cities of Aleppo and Idlib.
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Egger, has concluded a three day visit in Syria. Her visit comes as the country has seen a transition in government following the ousting of former president, Bashar al-Asaad by a rebel group last month.
Now with an end to a 13 year long conflict in the country, Egger emphasizes the need to respect international humanitarian law and provide answers for families of missing detainees.
President Egger visited the cities of Aleppo and Idlib in which she saw efforts to support essential services like water supply and healthcare, both of which have been heavily impacted by years of conflict.
She also calls on stakeholders to protect such critical infrastructure.
Syria requires 4 billion dollars in aid and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that only 33 percent has been funded, leaving a gap of over 2.5 billion dollars.
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EU-SYRIA
EU and partners set to gather international support for Syria
The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. For the first time, Syrian interim authorities have been invited, together with representatives of the United Nations, Syria's neighbouring states and other regional partners.
09:51
SYRIA
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
Syria's interim president signed a temporary constitution on Thursday, establishing Islamist rule for a five-year transitional period, along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims.
09:29
Top Turkish officials visit Damascus
Turkey's foreign minister, defence minister and the head of the national intelligence agency are in Syria on a working visit.
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Polish PM Tusk says Poland and Turkey will act together on stability for Syria
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that Poland and Turkey will work together to promote stability in Syria, emphasizing a united effort to address the ongoing conflict and its regional impacts.
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