Guterres: The real danger is that a comprehensive political transition will not be achieved in Syria

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, said today, Thursday, that there is a “beam of hope” in Syria. New, but if it is not carefully managed by the Syrians themselves and the international community, it threatens to be extinguished.

Guterres said, according to the official website of the United Nations, that there is a “real danger that progress will collapse.” Without a “comprehensive, credible and peaceful political transition” It is led by Syrians, for the benefit of all their citizens.

 

 

The Secretary-General of the United Nations added: "The people of Syria stand today at a historic moment– It is a moment of opportunity, and this opportunity should not be missed.”

He pointed out that the United Nations stands with the Syrian people, recognizing that this is their hoped-for opportunity to achieve the peaceful change that began with the spirited protests in 2011.

p>He added: “But nothing is guaranteed,” calling for the need for all communities in Syria to be integrated into this new transformation.

He continued: “Women’s rights must be respected.” And completely girls. This process must be guided by the basic principles of Security Council Resolution 2254. We are focused on facilitating such a process.”

Guterres explained that at the same time, the country is still mired in a humanitarian crisis, as the United Nations and its partners By mobilizing efforts to assess needs and respond to rapidly changing circumstances.

He continued: “Adequate funding for humanitarian response and recovery is critical. This financing is not yet available. I make a strong appeal to the international community to show the generosity that the Syrian people deserve at this moment, and to support them significantly in the humanitarian response.”

The UN Secretary-General pledged support to those who continue to live with the torment of uncertainty about their missing loved ones, He announced the appointment of Carla Quintana from Mexico to head the Independent Foundation for Missing Persons in Syria, which was established under the mandate of the General Assembly.

He called for providing the necessary tools for all international mechanisms working to protect human rights. And holding the Assad regime’s crimes accountable, to enable it to carry out its vital work.

Guterres pointed out that the conflict in Syria is not over yet, and that protecting civilians must be the highest priority.

 

 

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