UN support continues in Syria and Lebanon | UN News
2 days ago · The UN Special Envoy for Syria continues to uphold the need for a Syrian-led transition in his ongoing talks on the way forward for the country. Geir Pedersen has been meeting with French, German and Russian authorities, the UN reported on Monday, which includes engagement with Russian Deputy ...
Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspends services as Lebanon hands …
4 days ago · Syria’s embassy in Lebanon has suspended consular services a day after two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad were arrested at the Beirut airport with allegedly forged passports. ... Sewell is the Associated Press news director for Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. She joined the AP in 2022 but has been based in the region since 2016 ...
Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria, security official ...
5 days ago · Many senior Syrian officials and people close to the former ruling family of Bashar al-Assad fled the country to neighbouring Lebanon after Assad's regime was toppled on Dec 8.
Relatives of Bashar Assad arrested as they tried to fly out of Lebanon …
6 days ago · BEIRUT (AP) — The wife and daughter of one of deposed Syrian president Bashar Assad ’s cousins were arrested Friday at the Beirut airport, where they attempted to fly out with allegedly forged passports, Lebanese judicial and security officials said. Assad’s uncle departed the day before. Rasha Khazem, the wife of Duraid Assad — the son of former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the ...
Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land ... - Associated Press News
Dec 6, 2024 · Lebanon is closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus, the General Security Directorate said Friday. The decision came hours after an Israeli airstrike damaged a border crossing in northern Lebanon just days after it was reopened.
Middle East conflicts: Battles rage in Syria as Israel and ... - NBC News
Dec 3, 2024 · Israel accused Syria of enabling Hezbollah's forces by allowing the Lebanon-based militant group to smuggle weapons through the country.
Lebanon escalation: UN boosts support at border with Syria
Sep 25, 2024 · The serious escalation in hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel has forced “tens of thousands” of people to flee their homes in Lebanon, including Syrian refugees, leaving border routes to...
Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspends services as Lebanon hands …
4 days ago · BEIRUT — Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad were arrested at the Beirut airport with allegedly ...
Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein
Dec 7, 2024 · Doha, Qatar – The weakening of Syria’s government with the recent gains made by the opposition forces is going to have “massive implications” in neighbouring Lebanon, according to US envoy Amos...
Today's top news: Syria, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon
Dec 12, 2024 · #Syria. OCHA says that more than 1.1 million people are now displaced across Syria since the recent escalation of hostilities. Food shortages continue to be reported in Aleppo as a result of bakery closures due to flour and diesel shortages. Vegetable supplies are limited, electricity outages persist in some neighborhoods and fuel prices remain ...