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UN calls for investment in Syria's recovery and inclusive constitutional process
Summary
The UN secretary-general urged increased international investment in Syria's recovery and said any new constitutional process must be inclusive of minorities.
The United Nations said Syria faces long-term recovery needs and called on the international community to invest in humanitarian support and recovery, including by reconsidering funding cuts and some restrictions.
In a message to the Brussels conference on Syria, the secretary-general said that after 14 years of war Syria's economy has lost an estimated $800,000,000,000 in GDP and that millions of Syrians "continue to need massive levels of support for food, shelter, basic services, and livelihoods." The spokesperson relayed the secretary-general's appeal for urgent investment in Syria's future and for addressing sanctions and other restrictions as part of recovery planning.
On the domestic political process, the spokesperson said the UN has urged that constitutional development be inclusive. In response to questions, the spokesperson said "we want to make sure, that as the constitution is developed, it is developed in an inclusive manner, taking into account the concerns of all of the communities of Syria." The briefing noted minority concerns that the transitional declaration does not provide adequate protections.
Why it matters: Syria's long-term recovery and any political transition hinge on international funding, inclusive governance arrangements and measures to protect vulnerable communities.
The UN urged increased humanitarian and recovery investments and reiterated calls for inclusivity in constitution-making to ensure protection for minorities.
