UN ‘extremely concerned’ for Syrian refugees hit by snow stormDecember 11, 2013 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations refugee agency said it is "extremely concerned" for hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees scattered across the region amid a snow storm with high winds and torrential rains, according to the Associated Press. Dana Sleiman of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said the agency is working "harder than ever" to protect more than 800,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon from the winter weather that hit Wednesday, Dec 11. The storm pushed temperatures below freezing and dumped snow on northern Lebanon and some areas of the Bekaa Valley, which is dotted with informal refugee settlements. Sleiman said at least 80,000 Syrians in Lebanon will spend the winter in flimsy tents with often only a plastic sheet covering the ground. She said the Lebanese army is helping distribute emergency kits, including blankets and plastic tarps. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |