Syria: Conflict has not ended - Special Envoy Briefing | United Nations

Briefing by Geir Pedersen, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, on the situation in Syria. --------------------------------------- UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned, “The conflict has not ended yet.” Pedersen told Council members that we must ensure that the political process remains on track, otherwise he fears new instability. He reiterated that while resolution 2254 identified two parties, one of whom has been toppled and cannot feature in the process, it is still the case that a political transition is needed and that this will require an inclusive intra-Syrian process. Pedersen said he discussed these elements in-depth with the Caretaker authorities in Damascus. He underscored that the transition must be credible and inclusive, and there must be a new constitution, in line with resolution 2254. He also discussed the fact that there must be free and fair elections in accordance with international standards.


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