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UNICEF Takes Action after Cholera Case Confirmed in Northern Lebanon

Workers unload humanitarian aid packages provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Program (WFP) to residents of the predominantly Christian village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon on October 15, 2024. (AFP)
Workers unload humanitarian aid packages provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Program (WFP) to residents of the predominantly Christian village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon on October 15, 2024. (AFP)
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UNICEF Takes Action after Cholera Case Confirmed in Northern Lebanon

Workers unload humanitarian aid packages provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Program (WFP) to residents of the predominantly Christian village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon on October 15, 2024. (AFP)
Workers unload humanitarian aid packages provided by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Program (WFP) to residents of the predominantly Christian village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon on October 15, 2024. (AFP)

The UN’s children’s agency says it has activated an emergency cholera response to help protect children and families by containing the disease.

The announcement by UNICEF Friday follows the confirmation of a cholera case in the Akkar governorate in North Lebanon.

The health ministry said in a statement that the cholera case was unrelated to the growing displacement crisis in Lebanon. However, the country remains vigilant in controlling the spread of communicable diseases amid the ongoing displacement.

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Erdogan Says Türkiye in Close Dialogue with Syria’s Sharaa

A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential press office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arriving for the opening session of the Organization of Eight Developing Countries (D-8) summit in Cairo, Egypt, 19 December 2024. (EPA/ Turkish Presidential Press Office handout)
A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential press office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arriving for the opening session of the Organization of Eight Developing Countries (D-8) summit in Cairo, Egypt, 19 December 2024. (EPA/ Turkish Presidential Press Office handout)
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Erdogan Says Türkiye in Close Dialogue with Syria’s Sharaa

A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential press office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arriving for the opening session of the Organization of Eight Developing Countries (D-8) summit in Cairo, Egypt, 19 December 2024. (EPA/ Turkish Presidential Press Office handout)
A handout photo made available by the Turkish Presidential press office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arriving for the opening session of the Organization of Eight Developing Countries (D-8) summit in Cairo, Egypt, 19 December 2024. (EPA/ Turkish Presidential Press Office handout)

Türkiye is in close dialogue with Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, adding visits to Syria will increase from now on.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan said Türkiye would provide the Syrian people with all the support they needed to consolidate their gains.

"In the future of Syria and our region, there is no place for any terrorist organization, including ISIS and the PKK," he said, adding Türkiye’s unwavering line is to protect Syria's territorial integrity and unity under all circumstances.