Africa / Middle East

Russia against US Sanctions for Supporting Syria

11 de enero de 2019, 12:50Moscow, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Russia has criticized on Friday US intentions to impose sanctions on Moscow for offering aid to Syria, recalling that the only body competent to implement these measures is the UN Security Council ( UNSC).

Tunisian Youth Donate Blood for the Syrian Army

11 de enero de 2019, 12:22Damascus, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of Tunisian youth organizations participated in a blood donation campaign in support of wounded Syrian Arab Army personnel in Damascus.

Turkish Minister of Defense Oversees Troops Bordering Syria

Ankara, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar traveled on Friday to the border with Syria, in the southeast of the country to supervise preparations for an eventual military operation against Kurdish militias operating in Syria.

Syria Develops National Preventive Campaign Against Poliomyelitis

Damascus, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian health authorities, with the support of the World Health Organization, began a nationwide campaign to prevent polio, whose type Two virus was eradicated in a record time of 108 days.

Lebanon to File Complaint with UN for Israel's Violations

Beirut, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese government will file a complaint with the UN Security Council over recent Israeli violations on its southern border, local media reported on Friday.

Global Renewable Energy Forum to Meet in United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) The 9th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the world''s leading forum for international cooperation in this field, will take place here from November 11 to 13, according to that entity.

Japan Donates 16 Ambulances to Syria

10 de enero de 2019, 19:02Damascus, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) received on Thursday from the World Health Organization (WHO) 16 ambulances granted by the Japanese Government and people.

Syrian Government, Kurdish Forces Intensify Negotiations

10 de enero de 2019, 16:59Damascus, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Feisal Mekdad confirmed that negotiations with Kurdish forces in the north of the country are intensifying in the face of a possible Turkish offensive.

Syrian-Iranian Automotive Company Resumes Production

10 de enero de 2019, 15:24Damascus, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian-Iranian company SIAMCO resumed on Thursday the production of cars after several years of interruption due to the crisis, in its facilities in the province of Damascus.

France to Withdraw from Syria When Political Solution Is Established

Paris, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Thursday said that France will withdraw their troops from Syria once a ''political solution'' is established.

Egypt Ratifies Commitment with Palestinian People

Cairo, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, ratified on Thursday his country's commitment with the Palestinian people cause.