Published December 05,2024
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated Thursday that the current escalation of the Syrian disaster is the “bitter fruits of a chronic collective failure of previous de-escalation.”
Speaking at a news convention at its headquarters in New York, Guterres decried the resumption of hostilities, together with a current offensive by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a gaggle sanctioned by the Security Council, which has resulted in important shifts in frontlines and positioned tens of 1000’s of civilians in rapid hazard “in a region already on fire.”
“We are seeing the bitter fruits of a chronic collective failure of previous de-escalation arrangements to produce a genuine nationwide cease-fire or a serious political process to implement Security Council resolutions,” stated Guterres.
He urged all events to constructively have interaction with UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen to develop an inclusive and complete decision, in step with Security Council Resolution 2254, which outlines a roadmap for a Syrian-led peace course of.
“In other words, restoring Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity and meeting the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people,” he added.
Reflecting on the nation’s historic significance, Guterres stated, “Syria is a crossroads of civilization. It is painful to see its progressive fragmentation.”
Noting his experiences as UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Guterres recalled the generosity of the Syrian individuals who as soon as welcomed Iraqi refugees into their communities with out resorting to camps.
“It breaks my heart to see their suffering grow — along with the threats to regional, and indeed, international security,” he stated.
Calling for pressing motion to finish the bloodshed and shield civilians, as mandated by worldwide regulation, Guterres appealed to world actors with affect over the battle “to do their part for the long-suffering people of Syria.”
Anti-regime armed teams in Syria captured Hama of their newest offensive, seizing town heart, solidifying management and forcing regime forces to concede town.
On Nov. 30, anti-regime teams captured a lot of central Aleppo following a fast advance from its western countryside.
The teams additionally seized the city of Khan Shaykhun, gaining near-total management of Idlib province.
The opposition Syrian National Army, in the meantime, launched Operation Dawn of Freedom towards the PKK/YPG terrorist group on Dec. 1, liberating the city of Tel Rifaat.
Source: www.anews.com.tr