NEW YORK — The U.N. secretary-general told the international community Tuesday that the continuing militarization of the Syrian conflict is “deeply tragic and highly dangerous.”  Ban Ki-moon, just back from a trip to Iran, said that regional powers should use their influence to end the violence.  Ban urged governments to contribute generously to an appeal to help alleviate the growing humanitarian crisis.
 
Speaking before the 194-member U.N. General Assembly, Ban Ki-moon urged … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict