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June 2022 - Syria Special Weapons News
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- UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement during Interactive Dialogue on Syria UK FCDO 29 Jun 2022 -- Ambassador Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative in Geneva, delivered the UK statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria.
- Syria's needs are at their highest ever, says top rights probe UN News 29 Jun 2022 -- Syria's humanitarian needs are at their highest ever and any move to block aid from reaching the war-torn country should be resisted strongly, a top UN Human Rights Council probe said on Wednesday.
- Syria warns of dire situation in northern areas, says Turkey after ethnic cleansing there Press TV 28 Jun 2022 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad has deplored the situation in the occupied northern flank of the war-ravaged country, stating that the situation is "on the verge of a catastrophe" in the region.
- Syria: Decade of brutal war left nearly 307,000 civilians dead UN News 28 Jun 2022 -- Between 1 March 2011 and 31 March 2021, 306,887 civilians were killed in the on-going war in Syria - the highest estimate yet of conflict-related deaths in the country, according to a new report published by the UN rights office (OHCHR) on Tuesday.
- UN: More Than 300,000 Civilians Killed in 10 Years of Syrian War VOA 28 Jun 2022 -- More than 300,000 civilians were killed in Syria between March 1, 2011, when that country's civil war began, and the end of March 2021, the U.N. Human Rights office reports.
- Strike conducted in Syria CENTCOM 27 Jun 2022 -- CENTCOM Forces conducted a kinetic strike in Idlib province, Syria, June 27, targeting Abu Hamzah al Yemeni, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization. Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was traveling alone on a motorcycle at the time of the strike. Initial review indicates no civilian casualties.
- US Air Force Member Arrested in Connection With April Attack on Syria Base Sputnik 22 Jun 2022 -- A US Air Force service member has been arrested in connection to the April attack on a US military base in northern Syria in which four US military personnel were injured.
- Syria, allies rebuke UN call for extension of cross-border corridors Press TV 21 Jun 2022 -- The Damascus government and its allies have criticized a UN call for the extension of the cross-border aid mechanism in Syria, saying it hampers the government's efforts to restore stability in the war-torn country.
- All delivery channels for humanitarian aid in Syria should be kept available: UN chief People's Daily 21 Jun 2022 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that all delivery channels for humanitarian aid in Syria should be kept available.
- Responding to the call from humanitarians at Syria's border UK FCDO 20 Jun 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Syria
- Syria: Guterres underlines 'moral imperative' to continue cross-border aid operation from Türkiye UN News 20 Jun 2022 -- With humanitarian needs in Syria at their highest levels since the start of the civil war more than 11 years ago, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed on Monday for the Security Council to renew a resolution on delivering lifesaving aid to millions in northwest Syria, through cross-border operations from neighbouring Türkiye.
- UN Chief Appeals for Cross-Border Aid Into NW Syria VOA 20 Jun 2022 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council Monday that it is a "moral imperative" for members to renew an aid operation from Turkey into northwest Syria that assists more than 4 million people.
- Syria Says Attack on Bus Kills 13 VOA 20 Jun 2022 -- Syrian state media said Monday an attack on a civilian bus in northern Syria killed 13 people, including 11 government troops.
- Israeli regime secretly coordinates Syria airstrikes with US: Report Press TV 19 Jun 2022 -- The Israeli regime's air strikes against targets in Syria have been conducted with the secret approval of the American military, a US-based daily has reported citing current and former officials.
- UN Syria Commission of Inquiry on Syria: Member States must seize moment to establish mechanism for missing persons OHCHR 17 Jun 2022 -- "Member States must act now on behalf of the millions who are looking for their missing loved ones in Syria," Paulo Pinheiro, Chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, said today as the Commission released its paper "Syria's Missing and Disappeared: Is there a Way Forward?", containing its recommendations for a mechanism with an international mandate.
- Report: Russia warns to strike US-allied militants in Syria's al-Tanf region Press TV 17 Jun 2022 -- Russia has reportedly warned American occupation forces that it is going to conduct airstrikes against Washington-allied Takfiri terrorists in southeastern Syria after a roadside bomb targeted Russian military forces in the country.
- Israel Coordinated Some Syria Strikes With Pentagon Sputnik 17 Jun 2022 -- Tel Aviv has publically admitted only a fraction of the strikes that Damascus accuses it of conducting on Syrian soil. Both Syria and its ally Iran condemned these strikes as violations of international law.
- Turkey Ready to Open Airspace for Russian Aircraft Heading for Syria, Diplomat Says Sputnik 17 Jun 2022 -- Turkey is ready to open its national airspace for Russian aircraft heading for Syria, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev told Sputnik.
- US Nabs Rising Islamic State Official in Syria Raid VOA 16 Jun 2022 -- U.S. helicopters swooped into the northwestern Syrian countryside near the city of Jarablus under cover of darkness and, despite reports of heavy gunfire, took off again with a rising Islamic State leader in custody, striking the latest blow against the terror organization.
- Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on the 18th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Nur-Sultan, 15-16 June 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Jun 2022
- Astana talks: Parties reaffirm commitment to Syria's sovereignty, condemn Israel's aggression Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Participants at the 18th international summit on Syria in the Astana format have reaffirmed their strong commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and announced their firm opposition to Israeli's aggression and atrocities in the war-torn country, Syrian state news agency Sana reported Thursday.
- Astana Peace Process calls for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- The countries participating in the Astana peace negotiations have stressed that Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected.
- Tehran, Damascus stress respect for Syria sovereignty, territorial integrity IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Iranian and Syrian delegates to the Astana peace negotiations have stressed that Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected.
- UN humanitarian leaders call for the renewal of cross-border aid authorization to northwest Syria UNHCR 16 Jun 2022 -- In less than a month, the Security Council resolution that allows the United Nations and our implementing partners to provide lifesaving humanitarian aid to northwest Syria from across the border with Türkiye will expire.
- Russia Has Warned Turkey That New Syria Op Would Lead to More Violence, May Prompt Separatism Sputnik 16 Jun 2022 -- Ankara earlier said that a new military operation in Syria's north was in the works, but not cast in stone. Turkey lambasted the lack of progress on establishing security in the region exhibited by its Syrian and Russian counterparts.
- Astana Talks: Iranian diplomat says Tehran, Moscow on the same page on Syria Press TV 15 Jun 2022 -- On day one of the 18th round of Astana talks on Syria that kicked off in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan on Wednesday, Iran's representative stressed uniformity of views on Syria between Moscow and Tehran.
- Syria condemns Turkey's 'safe zone' plan, says will use all means to counter it Press TV 13 Jun 2022 -- Syria has denounced as "brutal aggression" Turkey's plans to establish a so-called safe zone in the occupied northern part of the war-ravaged country, saying they are part of Ankara's efforts to change the demographic population in the area.
- Iran denounces Israeli strike on Damascus airport, reaffirms support for Syria Press TV 10 Jun 2022 -- Iran has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's renewed aggression against Syria after Friday's attack targeting the Damascus airport, reaffirming its unflinching support for the Arab country.
- Syrian air defenses repel Israeli attack on Damascus for second time this week Press TV 10 Jun 2022 -- For the second time this week, Syrian air defenses early on Friday intercepted the missiles launched by the Israeli military at targets south of the capital Damascus, bringing down most of them.
- Damascus Airport Runways Out of Service After Israeli Strikes, Syrian Transport Ministry Says Sputnik 10 Jun 2022 -- The runways at Damascus airport are out of service as a result of airstrikes conducted by the Israeli air force, the Syrian Ministry of Transport said.
- Syria will stand firm against any Turkish onslaught on its territory: President Assad Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has once again rejected Turkish military operations in the occupied northern part of the country, saying government forces will directly confront the Ankara government's incursions and offensives wherever military facilities are present.
- Syrian, Russian fighter jets stage joint air patrol over occupied Golan Heights Press TV 08 Jun 2022 -- Russian and Syrian fighter jets have conducted a joint aerial patrol over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, and participated in real combat conditions against mock enemy warplanes and unmanned military aircraft.
- Israel's May Strike on Damascus Airport Was Reportedly Intended to Prevent Arms Deliveries From Iran Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- Tel Aviv has claimed responsibility for only some of the air strikes against Syria which Damascus claims were launched by the IDF. Israel justifies these strikes on its neighbour, which violate international laws, by claiming they were a "defence" against planned Iranian weapons shipments to the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah.
- Turkey Likely to Launch New Military Operation in Northern Syria This Week, Reports Say Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- The Turkish armed forces are expected to launch a fifth counterterrorist operation in the northern Syrian areas near the cities of Tall Rifat and Manbij this week, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Wednesday, citing its correspondent reporting from the ground.
- Turkish military convoy enters Syrian territory: Sources Press TV 07 Jun 2022 -- A Turkish military convoy has reportedly crossed the common border into Syria, ignoring repeated warnings by Damascus for Ankara to respect the country's territorial integrity.
- Damascus: Turkey's aggressive threats violation of international law, sovereignty of Syria Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Syria has vehemently condemned Turkey's acts of aggression against the Arab country, saying Turkish forces incursions into its territory violate international law.
- Turkey attacks northern Syria again, injures six Syrian troops in defiance of concerns over threats to regional security Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Six Syrian troops have been injured near Tal Tamer town in al-Hasakah province, northern Syria, after the Turkish military bombarded the area with heavy artillery, according to local sources.
- Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Sections 1209 and 1236 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, as Amended The White House 03 Jun 2022
- Russia urges Turkey not to launch another offensive in northern Syria Press TV 02 Jun 2022 -- Russia's foreign ministry urges Turkey against launching another incursion into northern Syria under the pretext of fighting off, what the Turkish government calls, anti-Ankara "terrorists."
- US Opposes Turkey's Renewed Operations in Northern Syria, UN Envoy Says Sputnik 02 Jun 2022 -- The United States opposes Turkey's new operation in northern Syria and believes it will undermine efforts to fight Daesh*, Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield told Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal.
- Russia, Bahrain share common views on political settlement of Syria conflict: Lavrov Press TV 01 Jun 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his country and Bahrain share common views on the need for a political and diplomatic solution as the only possible way to settle the ongoing crisis in Syria.
- UNDP steps up efforts to keep Syrians off the daily breadline UN News 01 Jun 2022 -- As the Syria war enters its 12th year, the impact that the war in Ukraine is having on food security, is being felt by the most vulnerable Syrians, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said on Wednesday.
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