ISIS could return to Syria, warns UN envoy
UN’s envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says Syria could see the return of ISIS if there is no inclusive peace settlement.
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50,000 people still trapped in eastern Aleppo
Around 50,000 people, most of them civilians, still trapped in eastern Aleppo, says UN envoy.
UN: Time is running out in Aleppo
UN envoy says time is "running out" for efforts to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe in Syria's war-battered Aleppo.
UN envoy lauds significant drop in Syria violence
UN's Syria envoy applauds a fall in violence through the first 24 hours of ceasefire, but says aid convoys have not yet deployed.
UN envoys eyes August date for new Syria talks
UN's Syria envoy, Staffan de Mistura, voices hope that peace talks could restart next month.
Syrian groups threaten to quit peace talks
24 Syrian civil society groups threaten to quit peace talks over the failure to halt fighting in the five-year war.
UN envoy says Syria peace talks can resume in July
UN’s mediator for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says peace talks can resume if the security and humanitarian situation improve.
UN: Syria talks will continue
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura downplays Syria opposition's quitting peace talks, saying they will continue.
UN: Syrian regime blocking crucial aid deliveries
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura says Syria is imposing restrictions on humanitarian convoys to besieged people.
UN envoy: Syria talks are 'crucially important'
UN peace envoy to Syria says upcoming round of negotiations in Geneva are "crucially important".
UN Syria envoy meets Lavrov ahead of peace talks
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as peace talks are expected to resume next week.
Syrian regime blames UN envoy for fruitless talks
Source close to Damascus government blasts UN envoy for pressuring the regime to unveil a transition strategy.
UN demands clear steps in Syria talks
UN Syria envoy wraps up week of peace talks, but sides remain fiercely divided over Assad's future.
UN calls for elections in Syria
Envoy urges UN-observed elections in 18 months, as Russia calls to include Kurds in negotiations.
New round of Syria talks to begin March 14
UN outlines timetable for Syria peace talks, slated to begin March 14 and last no longer than 10 days.
UN envoy: February 25 Syria talks are unrealistic
UN special envoy for Syria doubts it will be realistic to resume peace talks as scheduled next week.
Syria peace talks suspended
Talks aimed at securing peace in Syria suspended until February 25 as sides blame each other.
UN envoy: Hopes to resolve conflict could be lost
UN's special envoy warns against the failure of latest peace talks between Syrian regime and opposition.
Syria talks 'cannot fail,' opposition misses start
Drama over Syria peace talks continues ahead of Friday start date, as UN works to kick things off in Geneva.
UN envoy meets with Syrian opposition in S. Arabia
UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, meets with diplomats, Syrian opposition in Riyadh.
UN sets January 25 as date of Syria peace talks
UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, hopes to convene Syria talks on January 25 in Geneva.
UN Syria envoy: Don't squander 'momentum'
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura urges world powers to come up with a political process to end Syria's civil war.
UN envoy urges Syria ceasefires to build on talks
End of multinational meeting culminates with call for 'reductions of violence' in four-year holy war.
Syria Blasts UN Envoy for Criticizing Bomb Attacks
Syria's government slams Staffan de Mistura for his criticism of regime air raids that killed nearly 100 people.
UN Envoy Invites Syrians to Thematic Talks
'Sadly there is still no consensus on the way forward,' UN envoy to Syria laments.
UN Envoy to Brief Security Council on Syria War
Staffan de Mistura to address the Security Council next week to make recommendations for ending the war in Syria.
UN Envoy Condemns Civilian Deaths in Syria
Staffan de Mistura ends three-day trip to Damascus with condemnation of the deaths of civilians in both government and rebel fire.
Assad, UN Envoy Agree to Keep Pushing Peace
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and UN peace envoy Staffan de Mistura agree to continue talks to find a political solution to the war.
UN Envoy to Complain to Assad About Barrel Bombs
Envoy to Syria arrives in Damascus to discuss Geneva talks, as well as lethally crude bombs dropped indiscriminately on civilians.
UN's Syria Envoy to Visit Damascus
Staffan de Mistura announces visit to Damascus, renews criticism of the use of barrel bombs by President Bashar Al-Assad's regime.
UN's Syria Envoy Extends Talks Until July
Staffan de Mistura extends wide-ranging talks by another month.
UN Envoy Condemns Syria Barrel Bomb Slaughter
Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura calls for condemnation as regime bombards civilians in areas seized by rebels, killing scores.
UN's Syria Envoy Opens Talks in Geneva
Staffan de Mistura, the UN's peace envoy for Syria, launches wide-ranging consultations in Geneva with regional and domestic players.
Talks with Syria Rival Sides to Start Tuesday
United Nations peace envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, plays down expectations over 'consultations' with warring factions.
Syrian Opposition to Meet UN Envoy for Talks
Representatives from Syria's opposition National Coalition to UN's envoy Staffan de Mistura in Geneva next month.
UN Envoy Plans More Talks on Syria War
UN mediator Staffan de Mistura wants his next consultations on the conflict in Syria to include "all those with influence," says spokesman.
Rebels in Aleppo Reject UN Envoy's Ceasefire
Syrian rebel forces in Aleppo reject UN envoy de Mistura's plan for a freeze in fighting.
Syria Willing to Suspend Bombardment of Aleppo
UN diplomat says the Syrian regime is willing to suspend its aerial bombardment of Aleppo for a six-week humanitarian ceasefire.
Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Snubs UN Envoy
Hezbollah allies in Lebanon say Nasrallah refused to meet UN Syria envoy last week, sending deputy instead; local political tensions high.
UN Envoy Meets Hezbollah Terror Leader
Israel asked UN to disarm Hezbollah after attack on border last week - instead, UN envoy and coordinator chat with deputy chief.
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