US EditionUN to investigate fate of 130,000 people missing in Syria war
- The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution to establish an independent body to investigate the fate of over 130,000 people missing as a result of the conflict in Syria.
- The resolution was adopted with 83 votes in favor, 11 opposed, and 62 abstentions. Syria, Russia, China, Belarus, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran were among those opposed to the resolution.
- The newly established Independent Institution of Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic will be guided by principles such as impartiality, transparency, and confidentiality, and will provide support to victims, survivors, and their families.
38 Articles
38 Articles
UN approves resolution for independent body to probe fate of 130,000 people missing in Syria war
New York [US], June 30 (ANI): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved a resolution to establish an independent body to ascertain what happened to over 1,30,000 missing people, as a result of the conflict in Syria, Al Jazeera reported. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres must now present terms of reference for the new institution […]
UN approves resolution for independent body to probe fate of 130,000 people missing in Syria war
UN approves resolution for independent body to probe fate of 130,000 people missing in Syria war The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved a resolution to establish an independent body to ascertain what happened to over 1,30,000 missing people, as a result of the conflict in Syria, Al Jazeera reported. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres must now present terms of reference for the new institution within 80 working days and take step…
UN Votes to Establish Independent Body to Clarify Fate of over 130,000 Syrians Missing in Conflict
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday that will establish an independent body to determine what happened to more than 130,000 people missing as a result of the conflict in Syria. The resolution, an important response to appeals by their families and loved ones, was adopted by the 193-member world body on a vote of 83-11 with 62 abstentions. Among those opposing the resolution was Syria, which said it will not cooperate with the …
Families of tens of thousands missing in Syria draw some hope from new UN push to find loved ones
IDLIB, Syria (AP) — In her small apartment in opposition-held Idlib in northwest Syria, Umm Mohammed is depressed and lethargic. But when her phone rings or someone knocks on the door she becomes suddenly alert.
Families of tens of thousands missing in Syria draw some hope from new UN push to find loved ones
IDLIB, Syria (AP) — In her small apartment in opposition-held Idlib in northwest Syria, Umm Mohammed is depressed and lethargic. But when her phone rings or someone knocks on the door she becomes suddenly alert.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
