January 2023 - Syria Special Weapons News

Foreign Ministry statement on the report released by the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team regarding the April 7, 2018, Douma chemical attack Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Jan 2023
Syria strongly rejects OPCW 'misleading report' on alleged 2018 chemical attack in Douma Press TV 29 Jan 2023 -- The Syrian foreign ministry has categorically rejected a report by the chemical weapons watchdog, accusing Damascus of an alleged 2018 chemical attack against its own people.
Asia Fact Check Lab: Did the U.S. steal oil from Syria as China claims? Radio Free Asia 28 Jan 2023 -- Over the past few months, China has repeatedly accused the U.S. of "illegally stealing" oil from Syria in an act of "banditry."
Statement on Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons report on Assad regime's chemical weapons attack on Douma in 2018 Canada 28 Jan 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the release of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) report on the chemical weapons attack on Douma, Syria, in April 2018:
Syria: Statement by the High Representative on the 3rd report of the OPCW investigation and identification team European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Jan 2023 -- The European Union welcomes Friday's release of the third report of the Investigation and Identification Team to the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and to the Secretary General of the United Nations. The report concludes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that on 7 April 2018 in the Syrian town Douma, the Syrian Arab Air Force used chlorine during a military attack, killing 43 persons and affecting dozens more.
OPCW Releases Third Report by Investigation and Identification Team OPCW 27 Jan 2023 -- The OPCW Investigation and Identification Team (IIT)'s third report concludes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Syrian Arab Air Forces were the perpetrators of the chemical weapons attack on 7 April 2018 in Douma, Syrian Arab Republic.
Joint Statement on OPCW Report Finding Syrian Regime Responsible for Chemical Weapons Attack in Douma, Syria on April 7, 2018 US Dept. of State 27 Jan 2023 -- The following is a statement from Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, United States of America, James Cleverly, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom, Catherine Colonna, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, France, and Annalena Baerbock, Federal Foreign Minister, Germany:
Syria: WFP chief calls for action now, as hunger soars to 12 year high UN News 27 Jan 2023 -- The head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), speaking in Damascus, has called on the world to boost investment in Syria's people and communities to help ease the highest levels of hunger in 12 years.
Hunger soars to 12-year high in Syria, WFP chief calls for urgent action WFP 27 Jan 2023 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director, David Beasley, arrived in Syria this week and appealed to the world to invest in the Syrian people and communities to get them on their feet and off food assistance.
Joint Statement on Syria US Dept. of State 25 Jan 2023 -- Representatives of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States met at the envoys level in Geneva with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen on January 24 to discuss the crisis in Syria.
Our commitment to a sustainable solution to the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK Statement at UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Jan 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on Syria.
Security Council: 12 years of war, leaves 70 per cent of Syrians needing aid UN News 25 Jan 2023 -- Almost twelve years into Syria's devastating civil war, the country remains tattered and deeply divided, facing massive economic hardships, limited political progress and the world's largest displacement crisis, with 70 per cent of the population now in need of humanitarian aid, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Iran's IRGC ready to share intelligence, electronic warfare experience with Syria: Salami Press TV 24 Jan 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the elite military force is ready to share its experience in the field of cyber, intelligence and electronic warfare with the Syrian armed forces.
Top Iranian military general calls for closer defense ties, joint drill with Syria Press TV 23 Jan 2023 -- Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has praised Syria for standing at the forefront of support for Palestine against Israel ever since the regime illegally occupied and annexed Arab lands in 1967, calling for stronger defense ties and plans to hold a joint war game with the country.
Multiple Drone Attack on Coalition Outpost in Syria CENTCOM 20 Jan 2023 -- This morning, three one-way attack drones attacked the At Tanf Garrison in Syria. Two of the drones were shot down by Coalition Forces while one struck the compound, injuring two members of the Syrian Free Army partner force who received medical treatment. No US forces were injured.
CENTCOM: Drones attack US base in strategic Syrian region Press TV 20 Jan 2023 -- The US military's Central Command says one of the country's bases in a strategic southern Syrian region has come under drone attack.
Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the ISIS Attack on Ghwayran Detention Facility CENTCOM 20 Jan 2023
CENTCOM Conducts a Partnered D-ISIS Operation with the Syrian Democratic Forces CENTCOM 19 Jan 2023 -- U.S. Central Command forces partnered with Syrian Democratic Forces to conduct a partnered helicopter assault in eastern Syria on Jan. 18 capturing an ISIS Syrian provincial media and security operative. The individual was involved in the planning and facilitation of ISIS operations in and outside of the region as well as global recruiting efforts.
FM to President Assad: Iran will continue strong support of Syria IRNA 14 Jan 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday that his country will continue "its strong support" of Syria, adding that Iran considers the security and progress of Syria as its own.
Syria, Iran to boost cooperation to counter Western sanctions: Mekdad IRNA 14 Jan 2023 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Saturday said that Iran and Syria intend to expand their trade and economic relations in an effort to counter sanctions imposed by the West on both countries.
Iran FM: Ties with Syria 'in their best status' IRNA 14 Jan 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Saturday said that Iran-Syria relations "are in their best status", with officials of both countries intending to promote bilateral economic and trade relations to the level of political ties.
Iran FM, Syria President meet in Damascus IRNA 14 Jan 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Saturday.
FM: Iran will continue its strong support for Syria, seeks all-out expansion of ties in all areas Press TV 14 Jan 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic will continue its strong support for Syria, calling for further expansion of all-out relations between the two countries in all areas of cooperation.
Iran, Syria enjoy 'best' ties, agree to sign long-term cooperation agreement: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 14 Jan 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran and Syria enjoy the "best" level of bilateral relations and are resolute on further promotion of ties, particularly in the economic and trade fields.
Offensive in Syria 'possible at any time', Turkish official says despite Russian-brokered rapprochement Press TV 14 Jan 2023 -- Turkey says a new ground offensive is "possible any time" in Syria, as Ankara continues to target purported positions of the US-backed Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in the northeastern part of the Arab country.
U.S., Partners Find Success in Mission to Defeat ISIS DoD News 12 Jan 2023 -- Last year, U.S. Central Command conducted 313 operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the mission to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS.
Syria's Assad ties rapprochement with Turkey to 'end of occupation' Press TV 12 Jan 2023 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has tied a Russian-brokered rapprochement with Turkey to the end of Ankara's occupation of the northern parts of the Arab country and its support for militant groups wreaking havoc and fighting against the Damascus government.
Settlement Construction in Syrian District Renews Accusations of Demographic Engineering VOA 12 Jan 2023 -- Amin Murad Manan recently received a phone call that he had been expecting since fleeing his native city of Afrin in 2018, when the Turkish military and its Syrian proxies invaded the Kurdish-controlled territory in northwestern Syria.
U.S. Welcomes Spain's Repatriation of Nationals from Northeast Syria US Dept. of State 11 Jan 2023 -- This week, the Government of Spain repatriated two women and thirteen children from displaced persons camps in northeast Syria.
Syria: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič on the renewal of UN Security Council resolution on cross border humanitarian assistance European External Action Service (EEAS) 10 Jan 2023 -- On Monday, the United Nations Security Council extended for six months, until 10 July 2023, the authorisation for the UN to use the crossing point of Bab al-Hawa from Turkey to Syria for humanitarian deliveries.
Iran's close ties with Syria to promote stability, security in region: Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 10 Jan 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has hailed the "outstanding relations" between Iran and Syria, saying close cooperation with Damascus will help promote stability and peace in the region.
Russian envoy: Western sanctions behind deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria Press TV 10 Jan 2023 -- Russia's UN envoy says the West is liable for the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, as Western sanctions have impeded stabilization efforts in the crisis-stricken country.
China calls for full implementation of resolution on cross-border aid deliveries into Syria People's Daily 10 Jan 2023 -- A Chinese envoy on Monday called for efforts to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Security Council resolution on cross-border aid deliveries into Syria.
Emergency aid in Syria: Degree of compromise on cross-border resolution Germany Federal Foreign Office 09 Jan 2023 -- Today the United Nations Security Council extended a resolution which is crucial for the survival of people in north-west Syria. Resolution 2672 (known as the cross-border resolution) entitles the UN to bring humanitarian assistance to north-west Syria without the consent of the Syrian regime.
Security Council unanimously agrees to extend Syria cross-border aid lifeline UN News 09 Jan 2023 -- Trucks transporting food, medicine and other desperately needed aid into northwestern Syria from Türkiye, will continue their lifesaving journeys for another six months following a vote in the UN Security Council on Monday.
Aid Will Flow Through Winter to Syrians in Northwest VOA 09 Jan 2023 -- The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed a vital cross-border aid operation Monday for another six months, extending a lifeline to millions of Syrians residing in areas outside government control during winter. But there were calls for the council to do more.
Russia to Extend Syria Cross-Border Aid Mechanism Only if West Changes Approach: Envoy to UN Sputnik 09 Jan 2023 -- Russia will extend the cross-border mechanism in Syria in July only if the Western countries in the UN Security Council change their approach to the provisions of humanitarian aid, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia said on Monday.
No: 8, 9 January 2023, Press Release Regarding the Extension of UN Cross-Border Mechanism for Humanitarian Assistance to Northwest Syria Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jan 2023 -- "We welcome the extension of the United Nations cross-border mechanism for humanitarian assistance to northwest Syria for a 6-month period by the UN Security Council on 9 January 2023."
UN Security Council resolution on Syria: Minister Mitchell statement UK FCDO 09 Jan 2023 -- Minister Mitchell statement on United Nations Security Council resolution 2672 on cross-border aid to Syria
For now, 4.1 million Syrians can breathe a sigh of relief knowing cross-border support will continue UK FCDO 09 Jan 2023 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the adoption of Security Council resolution on cross-border aid in Syria
Providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria Government of Norway 09 Jan 2023 -- The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution allowing the continued delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid from Türkiye into Syria. This will ensure that help reaches millions of Syrians in need of assistance. Norway and Ireland led the negotiations on the resolution.
Leaders of Turkey, Syria may meet to discuss peace, stability: Erdogan Press TV 05 Jan 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed the possibility of meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in forthcoming talks with Russia to discuss peace and stability in the region and in the Arab country.
Syria: Chemical weapons pose unacceptable threat, and are a 'danger to us all' UN News 05 Jan 2023 -- Any use of chemical weapons anywhere is simply "unacceptable", the deputy head of the UN Disarmament Affairs office (UNODA) told the Security Council on Thursday, briefing on efforts to eliminate the scourge from the battlefields and towns of Syria.
The absence of accountability for Syria's use of chemical weapons is a danger to us all: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 05 Jan 2023 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Chemical Weapons in Syria
Is an Assad-Erdogan Reconciliation Likely Before Turkey's Elections? VOA 04 Jan 2023 -- The first high-level talks between Turkey and Syria in over a decade held in Moscow last week reflect the common interests of the two nations in limiting the autonomy of Syrian Kurds, experts say.
Two Rockets Target Coalition Forces CENTCOM 04 Jan 2023 -- Two rockets targeted coalition forces at Mission Support Site Conoco, northeast Syria, today at approximately 9am local time in Syria (1 am Eastern Standard Time).
Military base housing US troops in eastern Syria comes under rocket attack Press TV 04 Jan 2023 -- A military base housing US occupation forces in eastern Syria's Dayr al-Zawr province came under a heavy rocket attack on Wednesday, as Washington continues to plunder natural resources from energy-rich regions of the war-ravaged country.
Syria: Rights experts call for renewal of cross-border aid resolution UN News 04 Jan 2023 -- A UN Security Council Resolution that ensures millions of people in northwest Syria receive lifesaving aid through cross-border deliveries from Türkiye, must be extended, a group of independent human rights experts said on Wednesday.
Terrorists Carry Out Two Attacks on Syria's Idlib Zone in Past Day, Says Defense Ministry Sputnik 03 Jan 2023 -- The Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group (banned in Russia) shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone twice over the past 24 hours, Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
Syria: Security Council advised to extend cross-border aid access 'without delay' UN News 03 Jan 2023 -- UN agency chiefs appealed to the Security Council on Tuesday to extend a deal guaranteeing cross-border aid access to northwest Syria, that's due to expire in eight days.
Syria's Idlib De-escalation Zone Attacked Seven Times in Past Day - Reconciliation Center Sputnik 02 Jan 2023 -- The Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group* shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone seven times over the past 24 hours, Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
UN humanitarian leaders urge Security Council to preserve crossborder aid lifeline to north-west Syria UNICEF 02 Jan 2023 -- "United Nations Security Council resolution 2642 - which allows for life-saving humanitarian aid to be delivered to north-west Syria from across the Turkish border - is set to expire in eight days. If the Council fails to extend it, the consequences will be catastrophic for 4.1 million people in non-Government controlled areas. Most of them are women and children who need assistance just to survive at the peak of winter and amidst a serious cholera outbreak.
Syria Says Israeli Strikes Hit Damascus Airport VOA 02 Jan 2023 -- The Syrian military said Israeli missile strikes hit Damascus International Airport on Monday, putting it out of service.

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January 2023 - Syria Special Weapons News