US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in London, emphasizing the need for urgent diplomatic efforts to end Israel’s offensive in Lebanon while prioritizing the disarmament of Hezbollah as outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Blinken called for protections of civilians and Lebanese soldiers, stressing the importance of reaching understandings for the resolution’s full implementation to ensure security along the Israel-Lebanon border. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also supported the implementation of Resolution 1701 and called for an immediate halt to the aggression on Lebanon during a separate meeting with Blinken.
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Syria’s new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights
Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands, establishing a presidential-type regime without a prime minister, and granting him the authority to appoint key officials and influence the judiciary. The declaration, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, lacks protections for minorities, leading to concerns from experts about the potential for a shift towards an Islamic Republic and the exclusion of minority rights. Kurds have protested against the document, advocating for fair...
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