Security Council: Syrian leaders urged to prioritise inclusive transition
12 February 2025
Members of the UN Security Council have urged Syrian leaders to prioritise an inclusive political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Council members said they were “deeply concerned” by the lack of progress in the political process and the continued suffering of the Syrian people.
“We call on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and engage in good faith negotiations without preconditions,” the statement said.
“We also urge the Syrian authorities to take urgent measures to improve the humanitarian situation in the country, including by ensuring safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid workers.”
The Council members also welcomed the recent appointment of Geir Pedersen as the new UN Special Envoy for Syria and expressed their support for his efforts to facilitate a political solution to the conflict.
“We urge all parties to cooperate fully with the Special Envoy and to work with him to find a way forward that will meet the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people,” the statement said.
The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011, has caused a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions. According to the UN, more than 350,000 people have been killed and more than 12 million people have been displaced from their homes.
The conflict has also created a breeding ground for terrorism, with the Islamic State group and other extremist organisations taking advantage of the chaos to establish themselves in the country.
The UN Security Council has been calling for a political solution to the Syrian conflict for several years, but its resolutions have been repeatedly ignored by the parties to the conflict.
The Council’s statement on Friday is the latest attempt to pressure the Syrian government and its allies to engage in good faith negotiations.
It remains to be seen whether the Council’s call will be heeded, but it is clear that the international community is increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress in the political process and the continued suffering of the Syrian people.
Security Council: Syrian leaders urged to prioritise inclusive transition
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