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International Association of Political Consultants Addresses Recent Developments in Syria
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the situation in Syria continues to evolve, the IAPC emphasizes the importance of maintaining democratic processes and protecting the rights of citizens. The organization is deeply concerned about...
Governing the day after in Syria
Middle East Institute
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December 19, 2024
On Dec. 8, 2024, Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell. This is a fact, but it woefully understates the enormity, speed, and consequences of what has transpired. The brutal dictatorship that ruled Syria for more than 50 years disintegrated in fewer than...
State Education Department Announces Nominees for 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
New York State Education Department
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December 19, 2024
The State Education Department nominated 25 New York State high school seniors for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. Presidential Scholar recognition is among the nation’s highest honors for high...
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Syria
Prime Minister of Canada
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December 12, 2024
CANADA, December 12 - We, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), reaffirm our commitment to the people of Syria, and lend our full support for an inclusive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition process in the spirit of the principles...
Former Syrian Prison Official Charged with Torture
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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December 12, 2024
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles returned a superseding indictment today charging a former Syrian government official with torture. According to court documents, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 72, of Lexington, South Carolina, was the head of Damascus...
Violent Druze-Bedouin Clashes Erupt in Sweida, Endangering Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Violent confrontations erupted Sunday between Druze militias and Bedouin tribal forces loyal to Syria’s interim government in Sweida’s rural areas, endangering an already fragile ceasefire, activists confirmed. According to the...
Geneva Echoes with Voices for Freedom: Syrians and Sudanese Unite Against Dictatorship
EIN Presswire
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December 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, December 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Geneva, Switzerland - Geneva woke up today to the sound of impassioned voices calling for justice, freedom, and the end of tyranny. Hundreds gathered in the heart...
EU statement on Syria
Government Offices of Sweden
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December 9, 2024
SWEDEN, December 9 - The fall of Assad’s criminal regime marks a historic moment for the Syrian people, who have endured immense suffering and demonstrated extraordinary resilience in their pursuit of dignity, freedom, and justice. Our thoughts go...
Apollo Art Auctions encapsulates the celebration of cultures through the Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities sale, bringing a touch of luxury during the holiday season
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 6, 2024
LONDON, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Art Auctions is proud to announce the ‘Fine Ancient Art & Antiquities’ auction taking place on the 15th of December. The auction will showcase a wide selection of excellent Egyptian, Roman, Greek,...
Peace filled with tension return to Suweida
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) A tense but calm atmosphere has settled over the southern Syrian city of Suweida following a week of intense violence involving Druze fighters, Bedouin gunmen, and government forces, according to reports from monitoring groups. Fighting...
Inside Damascus's Reconstruction Lab: Navigating the Framework of Return and Recovery
Middle East Institute
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November 1, 2024
Ten Takeaways In the aftermath of the regime’s consolidation of control over Damascus in 2018, no comprehensive framework for the return of displaced people and rehabilitation of conflict-affected areas has been applied. Instead, decisions have...
MEDITERRANEAN: Confusion regarding future of Italian migration centres in Albania ― ECtHR criticises Malta’s regime again ― Asylum seekers still trapped in Cyprus buffer zone ― Cyprus President calls for normalisation of relations with Syria ― NGOs cal…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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October 24, 2024
A decision by the Civil Court of Rome has led to uncertainty regarding the future of the recently opened Italian migration centres in Albania. The European Court of Human Rights has again criticised Malta’s treatment of vulnerable children and...
Alarming Levels of Hunger, Interrupted Education and Poverty Illustrate the Urgent Need for School Feeding
EIN Presswire
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October 9, 2024
Mary’s Meals Meets the Need for Food and Education Access for Millions of Children. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World Food Day on October 16 and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October...
DR. ERIKA WICHRO SELECTED FOR TOP INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR IN HEALTH BY IAOTP
EIN Presswire
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July 17, 2025
Dr. Erika Wichro will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Erika Wichro, MPH, MA, MAS, Global Health Expert and...
BALKAN ROUTE: Decrease in Number of People Using Balkan Route ― More Deaths in Drina River on Serbia-Bosnia & Herzegovina Border ― Frontex Officers Intimidated Into Silence Over Migrant Abuse in Bulgaria ― Immigration ‘Most Significant Challenge’ for C…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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September 13, 2024
The European Union Coast Guard and Border Agency (Frontex) has reported a major decrease in the number of irregular border crossings along the Balkan Route At least 12 people have died while trying to cross the Drina river that forms part of the...
A Diary from a Humanitarian Worker in Syria: Bearing Witness to a Forgotten Crisis
Oxfam
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August 19, 2024
Our team drove through Harasta today, a town near the capital of Damascus that has witnessed heavy destruction. The scene of buildings with their roofs collapsed to the ground had become all too familiar. Piles of rubble stretch as far as the eye...
SFMOMA’s "GET IN THE GAME" Features Art and Design Influenced by the Role of Sports in Our Culture
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2024
San Francisco, CA, Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sports have a huge presence and pull in contemporary life: the drive to play, compete and win is everywhere, and the urge to cheer our local team and our favorite athlete is irresistible....
Former Syrian Prison Official Charged with Immigration Fraud
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 8, 2024
A former Syrian government official was indicted today in Los Angeles on criminal charges for lying to U.S. immigration authorities about his time running a Syrian prison where prisoners, including political dissidents, were physically mistreated....
Sweden has more emigrants than immigrants for the first time in half a century
Government Offices of Sweden
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August 9, 2024
SWEDEN, August 9 - Last year’s trend of fewer asylum seekers in Sweden and fewer residence permits granted continues. According to the Swedish Migration Agency’s prognosis, Sweden is on track to have the lowest number of asylum seekers since 1997...
From Gaza to Africa: Equalall widens its Urgent Global Fundraising Drive to Support Crisis-Affected Communities in Africa
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
SAN DIEGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equalall, a rapidly growing non-profit organization established in 2024, today announced a major global call for donations to provide critical support to individuals and families suffering from ongoing...