Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
UN official warns of continued fighting, foreign fighters and cross‑border incidents in Syria
Summary
The UN official reported ongoing clashes in northeast and coastal Syria, incidents involving Israeli air strikes and positions, and cross‑border clashes with Lebanon, and urged comprehensive security sector reform and ceasefire measures.
A UN official told the Security Council that armed confrontations continued in parts of Syria after recent transitions, with reports of exchanges between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian National Army (SNA) factions, Turkish airstrikes on SDF areas, Israeli airstrikes in multiple governorates, and short but intense clashes between Syrian and Lebanese forces.
The official said the coastal attacks on March 6 involved former regime officers and the movement of forces from other parts of Syria, including foreign fighters. He warned that the “goal that armed groups have committed…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
