UN Syria envoy warns of ‘fragile’ moment in transitional process

UN Syria envoy warns of ‘fragile’ moment in transitional process

UN special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned Friday of grave consequences for Syria’s future without genuine political inclusion and urgent economic support for a successful political transition. During a briefing to the Security Council, Pedersen noted the legacies of misrule, conflict and poverty in Syria, stating: This means that the situation is inherently still extremely fragile. The vital ingredients to address this fragility are clear:…

In a dramatic tone, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Joyce Msuya, described the situation in Syria, during her briefing to the UN Security Council, representing Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Coordinator. “Despite significant reductions in hostilities, it remains vital to continue the de-escalation of the conflict and to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Ms. Msuy…