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Massive scale-up of assistance needed for countries impacted by ongoing Syria crisis - UN relief official

Massive scale-up of assistance needed for countries impacted by ongoing Syria crisis - UN relief official

Oct 30, 2014, at 06:37 pm

New York, Oct 30 (IBNS) The ongoing civil war in Syria and its spillover effects continue to inflict a devastating human and humanitarian toll on neighbouring Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan, a senior United Nations relief official said on Wednesday, warning that rising numbers of displaced persons, increasing pressure on refugee hosting countries and dwindling international support left the UN “racing against the clock” to meet the needs on the ground.

New UN envoys for Syria crisis heading to Damascus

New UN envoys for Syria crisis heading to Damascus

Sep 09, 2014, at 05:22 pm

New York, Sept 9 (IBNS) The United Nations said on Monday that the new envoys tasked with advancing a peaceful settlement to the ongoing conflict in Syria will travel to Damascus for consultations starting Tuesday.

UN chief appoints Staffan de Mistura as special envoy for Syria crisis

UN chief appoints Staffan de Mistura as special envoy for Syria crisis

Jul 11, 2014, at 08:01 pm

New York, July 11 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday announced that he has appointed veteran diplomat Staffan de Mistura as the new special envoy tasked with seeking a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Syria.