Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy 2024-12-10 12:00
GENEVA (10 December 2024) – As the twelfth anniversary of the Syrian crisis approaches, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on Friday stressed that nothing can be allowed to derail the search for a peaceful political resolution to the conflict.
“The Syrian people have suffered too much,” Mr. Pedersen said in a statement. “They deserve a future free from fear and violence, a future in which they can live with dignity and prosperity.”
The Special Envoy noted that while there have been some signs of progress in recent months, the situation in Syria remains fragile. The conflict continues to claim lives, displace people, and destroy livelihoods. Millions of Syrians are still in need of humanitarian assistance.
“The humanitarian and economic situation in Syria is dire,” Mr. Pedersen said. “We must do everything we can to help the Syrian people meet their basic needs and rebuild their lives.”
The Special Envoy called on all parties to the conflict to recommit to the political process and to work together to find a solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.
“The United Nations will continue to support the Syrian people in their quest for peace,” Mr. Pedersen said. “We will not rest until a just and durable political solution is reached.”
Background
The Syrian conflict began in March 2011 as a peaceful uprising against the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The conflict quickly escalated into a full-blown civil war, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions more.
The United Nations has been involved in the search for a political solution to the Syrian conflict since the beginning. In 2015, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2254, which called for a ceasefire, a political transition, and the establishment of a new constitution and elections.
The UN Special Envoy for Syria is responsible for leading the UN’s efforts to find a political solution to the conflict. The current Special Envoy, Geir O. Pedersen, was appointed in January 2019.
Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy
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