Month: March 2023

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ROSEN, TRUSTED NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Investors with Losses to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – TCBI

NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI) resulting from allegations that Texas Capital may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Texas Capital securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2747 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March, 29, 2021, shares of Texas Capital stock dropped 13% on unusually heavy trading volume as prime brokers associated with now-defunct family office, Archegos Capital Management, unwound large U.S. stock positions linked to the fund.

A Bloomberg article published on November 16, 2021 detailed how Archegos built up a previously undisclosed position equal to 20% of Texas Capital prior to the margin calls that forced Archegos’ liquidation. According to the article, Texas Capital was aware of the large position held by Archegos while it raised additional capital from investors in February 2021.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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ROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Cavco Industries, Inc. Investors with Losses to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – CVCO

NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues its investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVCO) resulting from allegations that Cavco may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Cavco securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7555 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On November 8, 2018, Cavco revealed in an SEC filing that it had “received a subpoena from the SEC’s Division of Enforcement requesting certain documents relating to, among other items, trading in the stock of another public company.” On this news, Cavco share price fell $49.48 per share, or over 23%, to close at $165.20 per share on November 9, 2018.

On February 4, 2019, Cavco revealed that it had received requests for additional documents. Cavco further disclosed that it spent, and expected to spend, millions of dollars on legal and insurance expenses in relation to the SEC’s subpoenas and Cavco’s independent investigation into the matter. On this news, Cavco’s share price fell $26.92 per share, or about 16.7%, to close at $134.37 per share on February 5, 2019.

On September 2, 2021, the SEC filed a complaint against Cavco, former CEO Joseph Stegmayer, and former CFO and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Urness. The SEC complaint alleged that Stegmayer and Urness caused Cavco to purchase shares of publicly traded companies on material non-public information. On this news, Cavco’s share price fell $6.59 per share, or about 2.5%, to close at $252.48 per share on September 3, 2021.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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ROSEN, A LEADING AND RANKED FIRM, Encourages The Charles Schwab Corporation Investors with Losses to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – SCHW

NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) resulting from allegations that Schwab may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Schwab securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6945 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On July 1, 2021, Schwab disclosed that the Company had been “responding to an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) arising from a compliance examination.” The investigation primarily concerned “historic disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® (SIP) digital advisory solution.” Schwab further disclosed its “second quarter 2021 financial results will include a liability and related non-deductible charge of $200 million.”

Then on June 13, 2022, the SEC announced that it “charged three Charles Schwab investment adviser subsidiaries” who “agreed to pay $187 million to harmed clients to settle the charges.” The SEC charged Schwab with misleading investors that used its robo-adviser product, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios. Instead of the touted “disciplined portfolio construction methodology” that sought “optimal return[s]”, Schwab’s “own data showed that under most market conditions, the cash in the portfolios would cause clients to make less money even while taking on the same amount of risk.”

On this news, Schwab’s share price dropped $1.98 per share, or approximately 3%, to close on June 13, 2022 at $60.24.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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LUV IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Southwest Airlines Co. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Commenced by the Firm – LUV

NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) between June 13, 2020 and December 31, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important March 13, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Southwest Airlines securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Southwest Airlines class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10716 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 13, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (1) Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with the technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather; (2) Southwest Airlines did not discuss how it’s unique point-to-point service and aggressive flight schedule could leave it prone in the event of inclement weather; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Southwest Airlines class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10716 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm’s attorneys are ranked and recognized by numerous independent and respected sources. Rosen Law Firm has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for investors.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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ROSEN, GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages PLDT Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action Initiated by the Firm – PHI

NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of PLDT Inc. (NYSE: PHI) between January 1, 2019 and December 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 7, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased PLDT securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PLDT class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10686 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 7, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (1) there were capital spending budget overruns; (2) defendants failed to address weaknesses that allowed such budget overruns; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the PLDT class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10686 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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ROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages National Realty Investment Advisors LLC Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – NRIA

NEW YORK, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of National Realty Investment Advisors LLC membership units (NRIA) of the important March 13, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action.

The case is against Rey E. Grabato II, Daniel Coley O’Brien, Thomas Nicholas Salzano, Arthur Scutaro, Arthur Raymond Scutaro, Sr., Arthur Raymond Scutaro, Jr., Olena Budinska, Ivel Turner, Jeff Rosenberg, Mark Korczak, Byron Cartozian, and Brian Harrington (together, “Defendants”).

SO WHAT: If you purchased NRIA membership units you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the NRIA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10974 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 13, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, National Realty Investment Advisors LLC offered and sold NRIA, a membership unit in the NRIA Fund. Defendants used NRIA and the NRIA Fund to carry out a fraudulent scheme, including making and disseminating material misrepresentations, and effectuating a Ponzi scheme to divert millions of dollars invested in the NRIA Fund for their own personal gain.

To join the NRIA class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10974 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
lrosen@rosenlegal.com
pkim@rosenlegal.com
cases@rosenlegal.com
www.rosenlegal.com

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Russian MoD: At least 2,000 people held by terrorists in Rukban camp in Syria

Moscow, SANA- Terrorist organizations backed and supervised by the US occupation forces are holding thousands of Syrian refugees in Rukban camp, in al-Tanf area in the eastern countryside of Homs, the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed.

“According to the received intelligence, at least 2,000 people are being held in Rukban camp under tragic conditions,” Deputy head of the Russian Coordination Center in Syria, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, said in a press statement reported by TASS news agency.

He noted that access to the camp “is still impossible for humanitarian organizations as there are no security assurances.”

The Russian military official stated that in the past 24 hours, three persons – two women and a child exited the camp.

“One of the women, who was in grave condition, has been transported to a medical facility in Damascus,” he said.

Source: Syria Arab News Agency

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Mikdad: Earthquake didn’t shake conscience of countries that impose coercive measures on Syria

Damascus, SANA- Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Dr. Fayssal Mikdad, has stressed that the devastation caused by the earthquake didn’t shake the conscience of some countries and their leaders who have always claimed humanity.

“These countries continued their policies based on politicization and double standards, and turned a blind eye to the cries for help of the victims under the rubble under the severe shortage in rescue and relief equipment caused by the unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria which affirms that these measures are in fact nothing but a tool of collective punishment and killing and they are not less dangerous than the earthquake,” Mikdad said in a video speech to the High-Level 52th Session of Human Rights Council.

The Foreign Minister said “The establishment of the Human Rights Council represented an opportunity for a new start in the collective work through a cooperative work based on sovereign equality among states and strengthening their capacities in accordance with their national priorities. Hence, we stress that the Syrian Arab Republic continues its efforts to develop and strengthen the legislative and institutional frameworks related to the promotion and protection of human rights, and considers that a continuous national process based upon the national needs and priorities.”

He added that Syria always aspires to multilateral work in the field of human rights on the basis of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and respect for sovereignty and national peculiarities, and that Syria is willing to continue the collective work in the framework of the Council, in order to enhance its role as an international mechanism for promoting universal respect for human rights on the basis of the principles of impartiality and objectivity and away from politicization and selectivity.

Mikdad renewed Syria’s rejection to the practices of some countries in the Council that seek to impose politicized resolutions and mechanisms that constitute a model of blatant interference in the internal affairs of independent countries, especially developing countries, and a violation of the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and an exploitation to human rights titles, noting that such approach would lead to losing the Council’s credibility, and adversely affect the environment of international work in the field of human rights.

The Foreign Minister elaborated that the draft resolution entitled “situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic” and its outputs is an example of hijacking international human rights mechanisms by tendentious political agendas, adding that the countries sponsoring this draft resolution insist on using it as mean to spread their allegations on the situation in Syria.

“Our national experience urges us to stress the importance of discussing the impacts of terrorism on human rights by the Council through a comprehensive approach based on guaranteeing the rights of the victims of terrorism,” Mikdad said.

He affirmed that the Syrian Arab Republic has taken all necessary measures to protect its citizens from violations committed by terrorist armed groups, and has restored security, stability and the rule of law to the areas liberated from these groups.

The Foreign Minister added that Syria has also strengthened means of support and protection to create an appropriate environment for the return of all Syrians internally displaced and refugees to their homes in a safe, dignified and voluntary manner.

Mikdad said “The catastrophe of the earthquake that struck Syria has deepened the harsh conditions the country has been going through for twelve years. It added grave challenges and doubled the suffering of the Syrians. The Syrian Government quickly launched an emergency response plan at the national level to address the repercussions of the disaster, and appealed to countries and international to support the affected areas.”

Mikdad expressed Syria’s thanks and appreciation to the countries and organizations that showed solidarity and extending a helping hand to the Syrians.

He stressed that the illegal blockade has caused enormous humanitarian suffering and has undermined the enjoyment of basic human rights, including the right of the Syrian people to life, decent living, health, education and development in all forms.

He added that some countries are promoting biased and politicized reports and they have sought to conceal the report of the Special Rapporteur on the negative impacts of the unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, following her visit to Syria last October, as she affirmed that these measures may mount to crimes against humanity.

“The item 7 of the Council’s agenda is an essential item that addresses a unique and ongoing case of racial settlement colonialism. Syria stresses its inalienable right to fully restore the occupied Syrian Arab Golan and rejects any measures taken by Israeli occupation to perpetuate its occupation including the relentless settlement activities which in they entirety constitute a violation of relevant United Nations resolutions, in particular Security Council resolution 497 for 1981,” Mikdad said.

He concluded “Syria condemns the gross and systematic violations of human rights that the Israeli occupation forces and settler gangs continue to commit in the occupied Syrian Golan and the occupied Palestinian territories, and it renews its unwavering support for the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state, and to guarantee of the right of Palestinian refugees to return in implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions. Syria support the liberation of the remaining occupied Lebanese territories.”

Source: Syria Arab News Agency

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A stand demands lifting sanctions and siege imposed on Syrian people, Hasaka

Hasaka, SANA- Members of al-Sadah al-Ma’amra tribe and social activities in Hasaka city staged a protest stand in front of International Committee of the Red Cross headquarters, demanding to lift the conceive measures and end unjust siege imposed on Syrian people particularly in light of the humanitarian disaster, Syria has exposed to due to the earthquake.

The Tribe condemned, in a statement, the US and Western inhumane and immoral practices against the Syrian people, calling for ending the siege which has exhausted the Syrian people, as its catastrophic results have appeared following the devastative earthquake that hit a number of Syrian provinces.

The statement voiced support to all afflicted families due to the earthquake and unveiling the US and western allegations which lack to the minimum of humanitarian values.

The participants expressed their rejection of the unjust siege and unilateral sanctions imposed on Syria.

They also expressed rejection of all forms of terrorism, asserting that the stand aims at demanding the international and humanitarian organizations to lift siege of Syria after it has suffered for more than 12 years in fighting terrorism.

Source: Syria Arab News Agency

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Bashour: Arab-International campaign to Break siege on Syria campaign is continuous

Beirut, SANA-Ma’an Bashour, Head of International Arab Centre for Communication and Solidarity, said that “the Arab-International campaign to Break siege on Syria” which was launched before the devastating earthquake in the country will continue until removing the western unjust embargo imposed on the country.

Bashour, during TV interview with George Galloway, Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom, referred to many initiatives expected to be taken in that regard, the most of which is to organize “the Arab Brothers convoy to break siege on Syria” which will be launched from “the Ocean to the Gulf”, similar to Mariam Convoy to break siege on Iraq that was set off, 20 years ago, from London, under the supervision of Galloway, and headed for Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia until it landed in Iraq.

Bashour, Ex-Secretary of Arab national congress, added that a mass march will take place in front of the White House in Washington by the Answer coalition, with the participation of nearly 100 association and organization, on the 20th anniversary of the war on Iraq to demand the end of the western blockade on Syria.

Source: Syria Arab News Agency

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Iranian parliamentary delegation visits Aleppo to expresses solidarity with Syria

Aleppo, SANA- Deputy Chairman of the Iranian-Syrian Parliamentary Friendship Association in the Islamic Shura Council in Iran, Dr. Abbas Kalro and the accompanying delegation offered condolences over Aleppo earthquake victims, expressing solidarity with all Syrian people in facing the humanitarian catastrophe.

Meeting with Governor of Aleppo Hussein Diab on Thursday, the Iranian delegation affirmed their standing with the Syrian people, the continuation of cooperation and strengthening of friendly relations to face common challenges.

Kalro pointed out in a statement that this visit to Damascus and Aleppo is to offer condolences and solidarity, and to confirm that the leadership and people in Iran stand with their Syrian brothers , and are ready all the time to provide humanitarian and relief aid to the earthquake-affected people.

Source: Syria Arab News Agency

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“End the Siege”campaign in solidarity with Syria to launch next Saturday

Amman-SANA -In solidarity with the Syrian people, a campaign entitled “End the Siege” will be launched next Saturday, at the initiative of the Arab Forum in Amman, and in cooperation with a group of organizations and figures in the Arab world, Europe and North America.

According to its statement, the campaign comes in solidarity with the Syrian people who are suffering from the unilateral measures imposed on their country by the United States and its European allies, and aims to mobilize efforts to lift the Western blockade on Syria, especially after the recent earthquake.

The campaign will launch its first activities, through a series of simultaneous sit-ins, in Jordan, Palestine, Algeria, Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, Britain, Slovakia, Ireland, Germany and Canada. These events will be followed by many activities, as it is expected that the campaign will expand to include many countries in the upcoming events.

Source: Syria Arab News Agency