Syria

UNHCR calls for global support for Syrian refugees returning home

Published on: January 28, 2025
09:55

Damascus, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, called on the international community to implement bold and decisive measures to help displaced Syrians return home.

Saudi Foreign Minister visits Syria

Published on: January 24, 2025
08:30

Damascus, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan will visit Damascus, Syrian authorities quoted by several media outlets announced.

Lebanese president stresses rapid return of Syrian refugees

Published on: January 24, 2025
00:30

Beirut, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) President Joseph Aoun stressed Lebanon's desire for a rapid return of Syrian refugees to their land. Upon meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi at Baabda Palace on Thursday, the Lebanese head of State urged the international community to provide financial and humanitarian support.

Syrian Foreign Minister urges lifting of sanctions in Davos

Published on: January 23, 2025
11:21

Damascus, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani said his country faces many economic challenges and called on the international community to lift sanctions to begin the process of rebuilding the new Syria.

At least 10,000 schools destroyed in Syria’s war

Published on: January 22, 2025
11:30

Damascus, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Education of the Syrian Interim Government, reported that some 10,000 educational centers were damaged during the war that has ravaged this Arab nation since 2011.

Syria demands immediate Israeli withdrawal from its territory

Published on: January 21, 2025
11:55

Damascus, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Qusay al-Dahhak, Syria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday to take urgent steps to force Israel to withdraw immediately from the occupied Syrian territories.

About 200,000 Syrian refugees return home

Published on: January 20, 2025
11:45

Damascus, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) At least 195,000 Syrian refugees have returned home from December 8, 2024, the date of the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, to January 16, 2025, the United Nations (UN), quoted by press media in this capital, reported on Monday.

Victims reported by explosion of mines in Syria

Published on: January 19, 2025
10:17

Damascus, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Civil Defense reported today eight victims as a result of the explosion of mines left over from the war, in the provinces of Aleppo and Latakia, in the north and northwest of the country.

Syrian FM demands Israel to respect his country’s sovereignty

Published on: January 16, 2025
11:32

Damascus, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaybani on Thursday demanded Israel to respect his country's sovereignty and refrain from intervening in its territory.

UNICEF calls for immediate investment to save Syrian children

Published on: January 14, 2025
11:59

Geneva, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called for immediate investments to ensure demining in Syria, as the number of children killed or maimed increases.

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