UN Chief Calls for Ceasefire Amid Sharp Escalation in Northwest Syria
December 2, 2024
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in northwest Syria following a sharp escalation in violence in the region.
Over the past week, fighting between government forces and opposition groups has intensified, resulting in the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians. According to the UN, more than 200 people have been killed, including many women and children.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Guterres expressed his deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in northwest Syria. He called on all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities immediately and allow for the safe delivery of aid to those in need.
“The situation in northwest Syria is rapidly deteriorating, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence,” Guterres said. “I urge all parties to the conflict to prioritize the protection of civilians and to allow for the immediate and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.”
The escalation in violence in northwest Syria comes at a time when the region is already facing a severe humanitarian crisis. The UN estimates that more than 4 million people in the region are in need of humanitarian assistance, including food, water, shelter, and medical care.
The ongoing fighting has also had a devastating impact on the local infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, and water and electricity systems. Many civilians have been forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge in overcrowded camps and displacement centers.
The UN is calling for an immediate end to the violence and for the parties to the conflict to engage in a political process to resolve the crisis. Guterres has also appealed to the international community to provide dringend humanitarian assistance to those in need.
“The people of northwest Syria have suffered enough,” Guterres said. “It is time for the violence to end and for the parties to the conflict to come together to find a political solution.”
UN chief calls for ceasefire amid sharp escalation in northwest Syria
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