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U.N. special envoy urges restraint in Syria, condemns strikes on civilians including in Damascus and Suwayda
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Summary
The U.N. special envoy and assistant secretary-general briefed the Security Council, denouncing violence against civilians and urging political transition in Syria.
The United Nations on Friday reiterated condemnation of violence against civilians in Syria and urged restraint and inclusive political transition as the priority for the country’s future.
The U.N. special envoy for Syria, issued comments relayed at the briefing that expressed grave concern about continued violence, including reported strikes on Suwayda and in central Damascus. The assistant secretary-general for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific also briefed the Security Council and echoed the secretary-general’s condemnation of attacks on civilians and escalatory air strikes.
Why it matters: The U.N. said that ongoing strikes and attacks against civilians undermine stability and called for avoidance of reprisals and for accountable, inclusive political processes that protect communities.
The spokesperson said the special envoy urged restraint, the protection of all communities and that credibility, orderly and inclusive political transition in Syria should be the priority. No new sanctions or operational steps were announced at the briefing.
