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UN stresses inclusive, well-prepared national dialogue and measured timeline for Syria's political transition
Summary
The UN speaker told the Security Council that Syrians expect a credible, nonsectarian transition that includes women and avoids rushed decisions; the official said the UN will support development of an inclusive process and strengthen its presence in Damascus.
A senior UN official urged a cautious, inclusive approach to a political transition in Syria, telling the Security Council that many Syrians want a process that is Syrian-led, nonsectarian and well prepared rather than rushed.
The official said the leadership had initially projected that the current caretaker authorities would operate for up to three months to prevent state collapse, but cautioned that "significant decisions or positions" should be left to a…
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