In the wake of allegations that chemical weapons were used outside the Syrian city of Damascus, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations offices in Geneva, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, cautioned against rushing to judgment before all evidence has been gathered.
Speaking with Vatican Radio, Archbishop Tomasi said, "We must not rush to judgment without having sufficient evidence," and that "the international community, through the U.N. observers who are already present in Syria, can shed light on this new tragedy."Read more<
One million Syrian children have now been registered as refugees, forced from their homeland by a war that is well into its third year, the United Nations announced on Friday.
"What is at stake is nothing less than the survival and wellbeing of a generation of innocents," António Guterres, High Commissioner of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) that has counted each member of the exodus, said in Geneva.Read more<
 <In 2010, Al Mafraq had 290,0000 inhabitants. Since the Syrian uprising began two years ago, the number has more than doubled. Al Mafraq's Zaatari refugee camp is home to more than 160,00 Syrian refugees. As a result, the camp is becoming cramped and over crowded. Over half of the some 1.9 million who have fled Syria due to the crisis are children; they are missing out on an education, they waste away their days in fear and confinement lacking the feeling of security, and the chance to play freely with their friends.Read more<
Since 1990, CWS has operated the Resettlement Support Center, or RSC Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Working as part of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, CWS staff at RSC interview refugees throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, compiling their biographical and other information that U.S. Government officers will need to determine whether they are eligible to resettle to the U.S. as a refugee.Read more<
Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world. During the past month, Muslims have honored their faith through prayer and service, fasting and time spent with loved ones. At this year’s White House Iftar, I was proud to spend time with some of the many American Muslims whose contributions enrich our democracy and strengthen our economy. Many of us have had the opportunity to break fast with our Muslim friends and colleagues—a tradition that reminds us to be grateful for our blessings and to show compassion to the less fortunate among us, including millions of Syrians who spent Ramadan displaced from their homes, their families, and their loved ones. To help the many Syrians in need this Eid al-Fitr, the United States is providing an additional $195 million in food aid and other humanitarian aid, bringing our humanitarian contribution to the Syrian people to over $1 billion since the crisis began. For millions of Americans, Eid is part of a great tapestry of America’s many traditions, and I wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful celebration. Eid Mubarak.Read more<
This film features the story of one Ramadan night in Za'atari refugee camp, northern Jordan. Across the Muslim world the holy month of Ramadan is drawing to a close. In Za'atari, Syrian families observe the rules of fasting despite the tough desert conditions. Ibrahim, a father of 12, does his best to make sure Ramadan is as good as it can be given the circumstances.Read more<
ROME - Italy has agreed to take in 102 migrants rescued by the Salamis tanker and refused entry by Malta, the Maltese authorities on Wednesday.
The tanker has anchored a mile and a half from the smaller of Siracusa's two ports. It was surrounded by Coast Guard, Finance Police and police cutters. Navy doctors and investigators have gone on board. After initial tests, Coast Guard cutters will ferry the migrants to the city's larger port, where 10 Italian Red Cross volunteers await them at the Coast Guard barracks. The Red Cross has also set up a first aid tent and mobilized an ambulanceRead more<
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, and NGO partners call on donors for continued support for Syrian refugees in Jordan, as Za'atari camp celebrates its first anniversary.
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SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Secretary Kerry, welcome to the United Nations. I’d like to highly commend and appreciate the strong leadership of Secretary Kerry for global peace and security and development and human rights.
Today, we have a lot to cover, therefore I’ll be very brief what we are going to discuss. First of all, of course, we will be discussing this appalling situation in Syria. The conflict is now continuing almost two and a half full years. More than 100,000 people have been killed. Millions of people have either been displaced or become refugees in neighboring countries. We have to bring this to an end. The military and the violent actions must be stopped by both the parties.Read more<
Secretary of State John Kerry met today with leaders of several United Nations agencies and other international humanitarian organizations to reinforce the unwavering U.S. commitment to addressing the Syria humanitarian crisis, to hear from these leaders about the crucial work their organizations are doing to respond to the needs of the Syrian people, and to discuss ways to address challenges in delivering aid.Read more<
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