Syria Risks Grave Division and Destruction, Security Council Hears
December 3, 2024
The United Nations Security Council held an urgent meeting today to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria. The meeting was called after reports emerged of renewed fighting between government forces and rebel groups in several parts of the country.
In his briefing to the Council, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned that the country is facing the risk of “grave division and destruction.” He said that the fighting had intensified in recent weeks, with both sides reportedly committing serious human rights violations.
“I am deeply concerned by the escalation of violence in Syria,” Pedersen said. “The fighting is causing immense suffering for civilians and is threatening to derail the political process.”
Pedersen called on the parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and to return to the negotiating table. He also urged the international community to support the UN-led peace process.
The Security Council issued a statement expressing concern over the escalation of violence and called for an immediate ceasefire. The statement also called on the parties to the conflict to cooperate with the UN Special Envoy.
However, the prospects for a ceasefire appear dim. Both the government and the rebels have accused each other of violating previous ceasefires.
The fighting in Syria has been going on for more than 10 years. The conflict has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions more.
The international community has been trying to end the war for several years, but so far their efforts have been unsuccessful. The Security Council has repeatedly condemned the violence and called for a political solution to the conflict, but the fighting has continued.
Syria risks grave division and destruction, Security Council hears
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