September 2016
UN Halts Humanitarian Aid Deliveries to Syria
The UN has suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria after an airstrike targeted an aid convoy near Aleppo, killing at least 12 people. The Syrian…
UN: Humanitarian Aid Convoy Attacked Near Aleppo
A UN humanitarian convoy was attacked near Aleppo after the Syrian army announced it would not follow a ceasefire. At least 12 people were killed…
UN Envoy: Syrian Government Has Not Yet Allowed Aid to Enter Aleppo
The UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, reported that the Syrian government has not permitted humanitarian aid to enter Aleppo despite a stable ceasefire.…
UN: Airstrikes by Syrian Government and Allies Main Cause of Increased Civilian Deaths
The UN has released a report criticizing airstrikes by the Syrian government and its allies, particularly Russia, for causing high civilian casualties and damage to…
Iran: Construction of Two New Nuclear Power Plants in Bushehr with Russian Participation
Iran is set to construct two new nuclear power plants in Bushehr with Russian collaboration, starting on September 11. The project involves an investment of…