The United Nations: Syria is still very fragile, and the humanitarian crisis has not yet ended

In front of a meeting with the Security Council to discuss the situation in Syria, Pederson warned that he “In the absence of tangible and more binding measures, including confidence building, the ceasefire will be threatened with fragile survival.”.

He expressed concern that “A month of relative military calm behind it hides a deteriorating political climate, with the escalation of the escalating discourse.”.

He pointed to the continued land operations of the Israeli army in southwestern Syria, saying: “These works are unacceptable”. He welcomed the ministerial meeting between Syria and Israel in Paris this week, stressing that there is a clear room to address diplomatic issues and without further confrontation.

Transparency and openness

The UN official explained that today’s meeting coincides with the painful anniversary of the Ghouta attack by chemical weapons in 2013.

He said: “I urge this council to double its efforts towards accountability and protect civilians, and to renew the commitment to help Syria get out of a dark past towards a brighter future.”.

Pederson also referred to the decree, which establishes a framework for indirect elections for two -thirds of the members of the temporary People’s Assembly in Syria, adding: “The success of this process requires taking measures that guarantee transparency and openness, in which all major Syrian groups are involved – and not only reliable individuals – voters and candidates, with equal and clear participation for women.”.

He said at the end of his surgery: “The road to Syria is sovereign and comprehensive and comprehensive requires the courage of concession, the necessary discipline to respect the rule of law, and the wisdom necessary to remember that unity does not build by force and bloodshed, but by understanding and dialogue.”.

Investing in long -term support

Undersecretary of the Secretary -General of the United Nations for Humanitarian Affairs and the Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher confirmed in his surrounding before the council that the situation in As -Suwayda is mentioned that “The humanitarian crisis has not ended yet.”.

He said that despite the challenges of financing and security, the United Nations and its partners provide as much as possible support for life with our resources.

He added: “We are now applying a high priority plan, and we have prepared our efforts in coordinating and simplifying humanitarian work in the country.”.

He explained that they reach nearly 3.5 million people per month on average across Syria, adding: “This is a noticeable increase from last year, despite the decrease in financing.”.

But he warned that without further financing, “We will not be able to continue these vital efforts, not to mention expanding its scope to include more needy.”.

The UN official also stressed the need for an investment in long -term support for development and reconstruction that enables the Syrian people to reduce dependence on humanitarian aid and end it.

He called for a political action to preserve peace in As -Suwayda, and to prevent any future escalation of this kind.

He urged support for financing requests and facilitating access, and helping to create conditions, including by investing and lifting sanctions, to enable the humanitarian mission to move to real recovery and reconstruction, led by Syria.