Hammuriyeh

UN Syria Envoy Urges Foreign Powers To Help Restore Ceasefire

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The United Nations’ Syria envoy sent an urgent appeal Saturday to Russia, Iran and Turkey seeking help to restore a ceasefire, warning that escalating violence was threatening peace talks in Geneva. UN mediator Staffan de Mistura sent letters to Moscow and Tehran — which back the Damascus regime — as well as Ankara which supports … Read more

Air Strike Kills 16 Civilians Near Damascus

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At least 16 civilians were killed and dozens wounded on Saturday in an air strike on a rebel-held area outside Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said. It said it was not immediately clear who was responsible for the strike on the town Hammuriyeh in the opposition bastion of Eastern Ghouta, which has … Read more