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- 1Palmyra excavation work may take years to resume●Washington Post. . War damage in the Syrian city of Palmyra could take years before archaeological excavation missions receive permits to resume work there, a local official said. Local visitors and tourists have been slowly returning to the city since the oustin
A local official in Palmyra says war damage in the ancient Syrian city is so extensive that archaeological excavation missions could wait years before permits to resume work are granted. The announcement comes as residents and tourists slowly begin returning to the city following the ouster that ended years of conflict there. The fate of the UNESCO World Heritage site, heavily damaged during the war, remains a concern for heritage experts.
- 2UNESCO Pushes Landslide Preparedness Efforts in Sudan●From Risk Mapping to Early Action: Strengthening Landslide Preparedness in Sudan
UNESCO is highlighting efforts to strengthen landslide preparedness in Sudan, moving from risk mapping to early action. The initiative focuses on identifying vulnerable areas and building early warning systems so communities can respond before disasters strike. It comes as Sudan faces overlapping humanitarian challenges, making disaster readiness an increasingly urgent priority for the country.