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A UN peacekeeper from the UNDOF force stands guard on a watch tower at the Quneitra Crossing between the Syrian and Israeli sides of the Golan Heights, on Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
October 18, 2013, 1:27 am
Canadian UNDOF adviser released after 8 months in Syrian captivity
Carl Campeau was kidnapped eight months ago from Golan Heights, likely by rebels, where he was working with UN peacekeepers
By Lazar Berman and AP
A vehicle with UN experts on board in a convoy following their investigation in Syria after they crossed into Lebanon on their way to Beirut international airport, in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013. (Photo credit: AP/Hussein Malla)
August 31, 2013, 10:17 pm
UN: Possible timing of Syria attack ‘grotesque’
Spokesman Martin Nesirky says about 1,000 international staff-persons remain in the country
By Peter James Spielmann
UN inspectors are escorted by Syrian rebels in Damascus in August, 2013 (photo credit: AP/United media office of Arbeen)
August 30, 2013, 6:19 pm
UN denies inspectors left Syria early amid fears of US strike
Obama convenes high-level meeting to discuss plans for possible military action; release of intelligence report to follow
By TOI staff and AP
A Syrian man mourns over a dead body after an alleged poisonous gas attack fired by regime forces in Damascus, on August 24, 2013. (photo credit: Media Office Of Douma City, AP File)
August 25, 2013, 7:02 pm
UN experts to visit alleged chemical attack site Monday
Syria promises to provide 'necessary cooperation' and avoid shelling of area during inspection
By Albert Aji
For the first time, decades-old documents relating to World War II criminals can be accessed online. (Illustrative photo credit: AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
August 6, 2013, 1:40 am
UN makes Holocaust documents available online
Newly public trove of war crimes cases includes legal files pertaining to Nazi genocide
By Edith M. Lederer
Illustrative photo of a victim of an alleged chemical weapons attack on Homs, Syria, December 23, 2012 (screen capture: YouTube)
August 2, 2013, 4:12 am
UN experts to depart for Syria ‘within days’
Team to investigate three instances of alleged chemical weapons use
A Syrian victim who suffered an alleged chemical attack at Khan al-Assal village receives treatment by doctors at a hospital in Aleppo, Syria, on March 19, 2013. (photo credit: AP/SANA, File)
August 1, 2013, 6:38 am
UN experts to probe alleged Syria chemical attacks
Decision follows 'understanding' last week between international envoys and Assad regime
By Edith M. Lederer
UN peacekeepers monitor the Syrian side of the Israeli-Syrian border from an army post at Mount Bental in the Golan Heights last July (photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
June 6, 2013, 11:44 pm
After Austrian retreat, UN says reinforcements needed for peacekeepers
Withdrawal of largest contingent in UNDOF will affect the operational capability of the force, secretary general says
By AP and Michal Shmulovich
UN chief Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with Lakhdar Brahimi (photo credit: AP/David Karp)
May 3, 2013, 5:20 am
UN chief pushes for Security Council consensus on Syria
Five permanent members debate whether to replace resigning United Nations envoy
By Edith M. Lederer
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (photo credit: AP/Osama Faisal)
April 26, 2013, 11:17 pm
UN chief urges Syria access for chemical experts
Ban Ki-moon calls to immediately investigate serious allegations of unconventional weapons use
Richard Falk (YouTube screenshot)
April 25, 2013, 3:28 am
UN’s Falk draws heat for saying US had Boston attack coming
Secretary general, missions flay special rapporteur on Palestinian rights for blaming bombing on Washington policy and Israel
A victim of an alleged chemical attack in Jobar, Syria, in April. (photo credit: screenshot/YouTube)
April 7, 2013, 5:17 pm
Rebels claim Assad used chemical weapons in Damascus attack
Video shows victims of attack on neighborhood with ancient synagogue have trouble breathing, focusing eyes
By Asher Zeiger and Stuart Winer
UN peacekeepers monitor the Syrian side of the Israeli-Syrian border from an army post at Mount Bental in the Golan Heights last July (photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90)
March 12, 2013, 5:42 am
UN says troops in Golan Heights came under Syrian fire
Following attack and kidnappings, UN launches 'very active review' into safety of peacekeepers on Israel-Syria border
By Ron Friedman
A UN peacekeeper from the UNDOF force stands guard on a watch tower at the Quneitra Crossing between the Syrian and Israeli sides of the Golan Heights, on Friday, March 8, 2013. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
March 10, 2013, 3:12 pm
Freed Filipino peacekeepers to return to Golan
Blue hats welcomed back from captivity with traditional Filipino feast in Jordan, amid Israeli fears of mass exodus among UN personnel
By AP and TOI staff
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks to reporters at the Zaatari Syrian refugee camp, in Mafraq, Jordan, last December (photo credit: AP/Mohammad Hannon)
January 7, 2013, 9:27 pm
UN secretary-general disappointed by Assad’s speech
Ban Ki-moon says Syrian president isn't contributing to ending suffering of his people
By AP and Ilan Ben Zion
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