US senators from both parties agree it's premature to lift sanctions on Syria despite Assad's ousting. Concerns remain about the new ruling power, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al Qaeda affiliate. While some advocate for easing sanctions to aid reconstruction, others prioritize ensuring human rights and stability before any policy changes.
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President Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and sent a formal notification to the UN. The move follows Trump's previous criticism of the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived unfair financial contributions by the US.
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Unicef has reported a staggering tenfold increase in sexual violence against children in Haiti, as armed gangs controlling 85 per cent of Port-au-Prince escalate their recruitment of minors, some as young as eight. More than 1.2 million children face constant threats, with child recruitment into armed groups surging by 70 per cent last year. Haiti's worsening instability, lack of governance, and extreme violence have forced over a million people from their homes, fueling a dire humanitarian... Expand