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U.N. envoy remains in Damascus; U.N. reiterates support for Syrian‑led, inclusive political process
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The U.N. said Special Envoy Geir Pedersen is in Damascus conducting consultations and that the U.N. continues to support a Syrian‑led political transition consistent with Security Council Resolution 2254 while humanitarian needs persist across Syria.
The United Nations said its special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, briefed the Security Council from Damascus after consulting with a range of Syrian actors and that U.N. officials remain committed to a credible, inclusive, Syrian‑led political transition in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2254.
“Mister Pedersen took note of the announcement from Damascus. And I can tell you that he remains actively engaged on the ground closely assessing developments and consulting,” the U.N. spokesperson said, while emphasizing ongoing U.N. support for a process that addresses transitional governance, a new constitution and arrangements for free and fair elections as set out in Resolution 2254.
The U.N. also reported continuing humanitarian needs in Syria: between November 27 and January, U.N. partners delivered bread to about 3,300,000 people countrywide, and more than 418,000 people received other food assistance, including ready‑to‑eat rations and hot meals, according to the spokesperson. Mobile medical units and support for critical medical cases continue where security allows, but structural damage to health facilities and persistent economic challenges have left many households unable to meet basic needs.
The spokesperson said the U.N. will support humanitarian operations “as security allows” and reiterated the goal of a Syrian‑owned political transition that addresses the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.
