As reports continued to emerge from the Syrian capital Damascus, where rebels declared victory on state television overnight, the UN Secretary-General said in a statement: Syria’s future is a matter for Syrians to decide.
There is much work to be done to ensure an orderly political transition to new institutions, Mr. Guterres said, noting that his special envoy, Geir Pedersen, would work with all Syrians to achieve this.
Mr. Pedersen I am attending a high-level meeting of Arab countries in Doha this weekend.It called for “urgent political talks” in Geneva to ensure a peaceful future for Syria.
Support for his appeal was widespread in Iran, Russia and Turkey, along with the United States, France, Britain, Germany and the European Union, he said Saturday.
call back to avoid violence
Meanwhile, the Secretary General He called for calm and avoidance of violence at this sensitive time, while protecting the rights of all Syrians without discrimination.. He also noted that the inviolability of diplomatic and consular buildings and staff must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law.
Prime Minister Guterres emphasized that “any political transition needs the support of the international community to ensure that it is inclusive and inclusive and meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people in all their diversity.”Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity must be restored..”
He said the United Nations would honor those most affected by the 14-year conflict.
“We are doing our best to help Syrians Build a nation where reconciliation, justice, freedom, and prosperity are realities we all share. This is the path to sustainable peace in Syria,” the Secretary-General concluded.
The United Nations will support everyone in need
The dramatic development in the Syrian capital follows the advance of armed opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its stronghold in the northwest into government-controlled areas on November 27, with support from rebel groups joining from the south. It is known that it has been received. .
“We will respond whenever and wherever possible. To support those in need with food, water, fuel, tents and blankets,” said Tom Fletcher, OCHA United Nations Relief Coordination Office Director and Emergency Relief Coordinator.
Hostilities have killed more than 370,000 people in Syria, according to OCHA, with many seeking refuge in the northeast and others trapped in front-line areas with no escape, said Adam Abdel, the UN’s top aid official for Syria. Mullah said: Saturday.
“Civilian casualties, including women and children, continue to rise, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian action.“He added.
Aleppo, Syria’s second city, Hama, Homs and now Damascus have fallen in quick succession, despite suggestions that the Security Council-designated terrorist group lacks the wherewithal to maintain its surprising gains.
On Sunday, Mr. Pedersen said:14 years of constant pain and indescribable loss.” Syrians have suffered as their country has been torn apart by a conflict that began as peaceful protests against their government, but regional and international forces have mobilized to thwart Security Council efforts to end the war.
“This dark chapter has left deep wounds, but today we look forward with cautious hope to the opening of a new chapter of peace, reconciliation, dignity and inclusion for all Syrians,” he said in a statement.
transfer of power
UN negotiators also appealed to Damascus’ new rulers to ensure a stable transfer of power and maintain state institutions.
Mr Pedersen insisted this was the “clear wish” of millions of Syrians. Thus, they can ultimately see their “legitimate aspirations” fulfilled and “restore a united Syria with sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity in the following way,” Mr. Pedersen argued. “We must receive support and participation from the entire international community,” he said.
Shortly after HTS achieved victory and declared “a free Syria awaits you” to the millions of Syrians displaced by the conflict, news reports said the rebels had met little resistance in taking Damascus and that Bashar al-Al President Assad flew from the capital to an unknown destination.
Despite repeated calls for peace through several rounds of UN-led negotiations in Geneva, years of fighting between government forces have strengthened fighters backed by foreign countries against rebels, including ISIL extremists. Syria, which is now essentially being pushed out of Syria, has devastated Syria.
UN Special Envoy Pedersen called Sunday’s developments a “watershed moment in Syria’s history” and emphasized the need to “prioritize dialogue, unity and respect for international humanitarian law and human rights” as Syrians “rebuild their society”. .
Arab countries, Russia call for end to fighting
Apart from the official visit to the Doha Forum, Mr. Pedersen also spoke with representatives of Türkiye, Iran and Russia, the so-called Astana Group. People gathered to discuss the rebels’ rapid gains in Syria.
In a joint statement issued ahead of the fall of Damascus by Astana members and the foreign ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, they called for an end to fighting and expressed support for UN-led efforts to reach a political agreement. A solution to the Syrian crisis based on Security Council Resolution 2254.
As events continued to unfold in Syria, the UN’s top aid official, Tom Fletcher, emphasized the need to adhere to international humanitarian law “to protect civilians, including aid workers.”
The appeal follows reports that a deadly airstrike occurred at Syria’s Ad Dabousiyah border crossing with Lebanon on November 27, killing a Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) volunteer along with several civilians. The incident led to the suspension of all UN humanitarian convoys heading to Syria.
“Essential” humanitarian operations remain in place in Syria, but the United Nations has begun redeploying “non-core staff” from the country as a precaution, the top U.N. aid official in the country said.
“This is not an evacuation and our commitment to supporting the Syrian people is unwavering,” Adam Abdelmoula said. “Rumors that the United Nations is evacuating all staff from Syria are false.”
Words must be matched by actions on human rights
Meanwhile, following reports that coalition forces had captured the Syrian capital and freed prisoners held in Sednaya and other detention facilities, the UN Human Rights Inquiry Mission today called the situation “a historic new beginning for the Syrian people who are suffering untold suffering.” said. Violence and atrocities over the past 14 years.’
“Now is the time to finally put the aspirations of Syrians first. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria said in a statement that it would “lead the country on a path to a stable, prosperous and just future that guarantees its citizens the human rights and dignity they have long been denied.”
For decades, Sednaya and other notorious detention centers have been synonymous with fear, loss, pain and cruelty. The cells where prisoners were mistreated and the interrogation rooms where they were tortured in brutal ways that the commission has documented for years have now been revealed.
The Committee urges all parties in Syria to facilitate access to Syria, including to detention facilities, by independent humanitarian and human rights actors, including the Committee. Emphasizes the importance of protecting all evidence.
Opposition and government leaders issued initial statements indicating their commitment to maintaining good behavior and protecting civilians.This is encouraging. Now their actions must match their words, the committee said.
