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UN official outlines steps needed for Syria’s political transition and constitution process
Summary
A UN official briefed the Security Council on recent national dialogue and a constitutional declaration, welcomed some incorporation of international norms but warned of concerns about process transparency and a strong presidency.
A UN official told the Security Council that a national dialogue in February and a constitutional declaration in March mark initial steps in Syria’s political transition, but cautioned that the drafting process lacked transparency and raised concerns about an overly powerful presidency.
The official said the February national dialogue produced a final outcome statement containing nonbinding recommendations and that the caretaker authority issued a constitutional declaration in March, which “I hope will move Syria toward restoring the rule of law and…
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