Syria: The United Nations expresses concern about the danger of fueling tensions and condemns all violence

At the press conference today at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, UN spokesman Stephen Dujarric said that the Secretary -General strongly condemns all violence in Syria, calling on the parties to protect civilians and stop hostilities.

He added that “The Secretary -General is concerned about the danger of escalating tensions between societies in Syria at a time when reconciliation and peaceful political transition should be at the top of the priorities after 14 years of conflict. The Syrians deserve sustainable peace, prosperity and justice.”.

An immediate need to control the soul

In turn, the United Nations Special Envoy to Syria expressed his deep concern about the reports received regarding violent clashes and killings in coastal areas, including between the forces of business draining authorities and pro -elements of the previous regime, with very disturbing reports of civilian casualties.

Pederson said in a statement issued today, Friday, that he “In light of the continued developments of the situation and our endeavor to accurately verify the facts, there is an immediate need to control the soul from all parties, and to ensure full respect for the protection of civilians in accordance with international law.”.

He stressed that all parties should refrain from any actions that may fuel tensions, escalate the conflict, exacerbate the suffering of affected societies, destabilize Syria, or undermine reliable and comprehensive political transition for all.