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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Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to help Syria by supplying electricity, paying off Syria’s World Bank debts, and providing financial support to cover public sector salaries for three months.
With the collapse of the Assad regime and growing stability in Syria, thousands of displaced civilians are returning from refugee camps to rebuild their lives amid widespread devastation.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador David Perdue on Tuesday in a meeting that underscored both the hope for improved bilateral relations and the mounting strain over critical mineral exports.
Azerbaijani authorities have deported three foreign nationals accused of organizing illegal religious activities in violation of national laws, according to a joint statement issued by the State Security Service and the State Migration Service on Tuesday.
Sixteen NATO allies, providing more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel, will take part in the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Russia until a direct meeting with President Vladimir Putin can be arranged, as recent peace talks in Istanbul made only modest progress.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador David Perdue on Tuesday in a meeting that underscored both the hope for improved bilateral relations and the mounting strain over critical mineral exports.
Sixteen NATO allies, providing more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel, will take part in the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Russia until a direct meeting with President Vladimir Putin can be arranged, as recent peace talks in Istanbul made only modest progress.
Iran and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in transit and logistics infrastructure, marking a significant step in strengthening regional trade routes.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador David Perdue on Tuesday in a meeting that underscored both the hope for improved bilateral relations and the mounting strain over critical mineral exports.
Azerbaijani authorities have deported three foreign nationals accused of organizing illegal religious activities in violation of national laws, according to a joint statement issued by the State Security Service and the State Migration Service on Tuesday.
Sixteen NATO allies, providing more than 40 ships, 25 aircraft and approximately 9,000 personnel, will take part in the 54th iteration of Baltic Operations, or BALTOPS 25.
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