The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, urged an immediate end to hostilities and called on all parties to uphold international law and protect civilians. In a statement on Friday, he recalled the peaceful pro-democracy protests of 2011 that descended into one of the most brutal conflicts of our time. Pedersen emphasized that as Syria enters a pivotal moment post-2024, with the Assad regime no longer in power, it is crucial to address the humanitarian crisis and rebuild the country inclusively. He stressed the importance of creating a credible and inclusive transitional government and constitutional framework and process, and the need for full political inclusion of women in shaping Syria’s future. UN Secretary-General António Guterres also called for bold and decisive measures to ensure safety, dignity, and inclusion for all Syrians. Furthermore, the UN Security Council issued a statement supporting an inclusive, Syrian-led political process facilitated by the United Nations, based on resolution 2254 (2015), and condemned the recent violence in Latakia and Tartus.

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