‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead
Published: 2023-01-08 12:00
The Security Council has stressed the importance of continued efforts to support a “Syrian-led” political solution to the conflict in the country, as well as the need to address the humanitarian crisis and accountability for crimes committed during the war.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Council welcomed the convening of the Syrian Constitutional Committee in Geneva, which it said was a “positive step towards a comprehensive and lasting political solution” to the conflict.
The Council also called for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which calls for a ceasefire, political dialogue, and a new constitution for Syria.
“The members of the Security Council stressed the need for continued efforts to support a Syrian-led political process, facilitated by the United Nations, to achieve a lasting political solution to the Syrian conflict in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015),” the statement said.
The Council also expressed concern about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, and called for increased humanitarian access to all parts of the country.
“The members of the Security Council expressed grave concern about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria and stressed the need for sustained humanitarian assistance to all Syrians in need, throughout the country,” the statement said.
The Council also called for accountability for crimes committed during the war in Syria, and welcomed the work of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria.
“The members of the Security Council emphasized the need for accountability for those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses,” the statement said.
The Council’s statement comes as the Syrian conflict enters its 12th year. The war has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions more.
‘A Syrian-led future’: Security Council highlights priorities ahead
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