UN investigative team says Syria’s new authorities ‘very receptive’ to probe of Assad war crimes
UN investigators 'preparing to deploy' to probe Assad war crimes in Syria
Syrian Authorities Open to Probe of Assad's Alleged War Crimes: UN Team
Now, all eyes are on the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group—a former Al-Qaeda affiliate—and its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, as questions arise as to his willingness and capacity to come through on promises to eschew extremism and oversee a more prosperous and inclusive future for Syria.
New conflict in northeast Syria could bring 'dramatic consequences', UN envoy says
Tensions in northeast Syria between Kurdish-led authorities and Turkish-backed groups should be resolved politically or risk "dramatic consequences" for all of Syria, the United Nations envoy for the country Geir Pedersen told Reuters on Monday.
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Syria: UN investigators call for protecting evidence amid worsening humanitarian crisis
Robert Petit, the head of the Independent Mechanism, described the visit as a “significant milestone” and a rare opportunity to discuss justice and accountability with Syrian officials.
Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?
Resolution 2254, agreed upon by the UN Security Council in 2015, outlined how the Syrian civil war might end and how the country could transition to democracy. But is it still fit for purpose now so much has changed?
UN expects enough proof for Syria prosecutions, weapons to come under state control
The UN investigative body for Syria says it's possible "more than enough" evidence will be found to convict people of crimes against international law.
Large-scale refugee returns could overwhelm Syria, UN migration agency chief says
Large-scale returns of refugees to Syria could overwhelm the country and even stoke conflict following the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad, the head of the U.N. migration agency said on Friday.
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Kuwait affirms GCC unified stance on Syria sovereignty
President of the current session of the GCC Ministerial Council and Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al- Yahya affirmed the
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UN investigator says possible to find 'enough' proof for Syria prosecutions
The visiting head of a UN investigative body for Syria said Sunday it was possible to find "more than enough" evidence to convict people of crimes against international law, but there was an immediate need to secure and preserve it.
UN Chief Sees 'Flame Of Hope' In Syria, Calls For End To Israel Strikes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that there was a "flame of hope" in Syria following the fall of president Bashar al-Assad's regime but warned of significant challenges ahead.
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Christians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears as UN envoy urges an end to sanctions
In churches across long-stifled Syria, Christians have marked the first Sunday services since Bashar Assad’s ouster in an air of transformation.
Facing terror designations and sanctions, Syria’s new rulers push for international legitimacy
Syria’s new regime, led by a group with former ties to al Qaeda, is on a mission to gain international legitimacy – and it’s already seeing some success.
UN human rights office to send team to Syria next week
The U.N. human rights office will send a small team of human rights officers to Syria next week for the first time in years following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, U.N. spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan told a press briefing on Friday.