Sources: CBC
The United Nations estimates that three million Syrians live as refugees overseas while another 6.5 million are displaced within Syria. 2014-08-29
The World Health Organization reports that a polio outbreak has begun in the war-torn city of Deir Ezzor, Syria. 2013-10-24
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says there is no prospect of an end to the conflict in Syria. 2012-12-20
Syrian uprising: United Nations envoy Kofi Annan describes the situation in Syria as bleak, raising concerns about reports indicating that Syrian Army forces are conducting operations against opponents. 2012-04-25
A United Nations official claims that Syrian government activities have caused "well over 7,500 deaths" in the Syrian uprising. 2012-02-29
2011 Syrian uprising: The United Nations says Syrian forces may have committed crimes against humanity amid the ongoing protests. 2011-07-23
Amnesty International calls for a United Nations investigation into allegations of human rights abuses in Syria. 2011-07-5
The United Nations calls for an investigation into a crackdown on demonstrators in Syria. 2011-03-22
A leaked United Nations report states that North Korea is exporting nuclear technology to Burma, Iran and Syria. 2010-05-28