Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres
2024-12-08 12:00
United Nations, New York – Syrians now have a “historic opportunity” to build a peaceful future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday.
“After years of war and suffering, the end of the conflict in Syria is finally in sight,” Guterres told the Security Council. “Syrians have an opportunity to build a peaceful future for themselves and their children.”
Guterres said that the current ceasefire, which has been in place for over a year, is the longest period of sustained calm in Syria since the conflict began in 2011. He said that the ceasefire has allowed for humanitarian aid to reach people in need and for the resumption of political talks.
“The ceasefire has given the Syrian people a chance to breathe,” Guterres said. “Now, we must seize this opportunity to build a lasting peace.”
Guterres called on the international community to support Syrians in their efforts to build peace. He said that the UN is committed to helping Syrians achieve a peaceful future.
“We must not let this opportunity slip away,” Guterres said. “We must work together to help Syrians build a peaceful and prosperous future.”
Background
The conflict in Syria began in 2011 with protests against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The protests turned into a full-scale civil war, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions more.
In 2015, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2254, which called for a ceasefire and the start of political talks. The resolution also established a UN-led peace process, which has been ongoing since 2016.
The current ceasefire was brokered by Russia and Turkey in 2023. The ceasefire has been largely successful, although there have been some violations.
The political talks have made some progress, but there are still significant differences between the parties. The next round of talks is scheduled to take place in Geneva on December 10.
Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres
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