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01/20/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2025 07:55

Middle East crisis: Live updates for 20 January

Following the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, the UN Security Council is scheduled to meet today to hear from the Secretary-General and foreign ministers from the Middle East and beyond. Meanwhile, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, is due to hold talks with Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Damascus. Stay with us for latest from the UN and our partners. UN News app users can follow here. ,
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