Aid to Syria

UN suspended aid shipments into Syria after convoy attack; John Kerry says ceasefire 'not dead'

The United Nations suspended all aid shipments into Syria on Tuesday.

Sep 20, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

UN says Syria blocking aid promised under US-Russia peace deal

Syria`s government is holding up delivery of UN aid that was supposed to move unhindered under a U.S.-Russian peace deal, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said on Thursday.

Sep 15, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Clashes in Syria's Aleppo as Russia opens aid 'windows'

Fresh fighting hit Syria's Aleppo on Thursday, the first day of a promised Russian aid window the UN said was insufficient to bring relief for the city's desperate residents.

Aug 11, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

Donors face record request of USD 9 billion to aid Syrians

International aid to the victims of Syria's five-year war, including millions forced to flee their homes, has persistently fallen short, but organisers of tomorrow's annual Syria pledging conference hope for greater generosity this time around, despite a record request of close to USD 9 billion for 2016.

Feb 03, 2016, 21:53 PM IST