The UN Special Envoy and head of emergency assistance at the United Nations on Tuesday informed the member states about the political developments and humanitarian situation at the Security Council meeting via video link from the capital Damascus. Special Envoy Geir Pedersen said that in Syria Whatever happened in the last few days are historical events.
Within days, the Assad family regime, which had ruled Syria for more than 50 years, collapsed amid a long-running civil war. “Only 11 days have passed since the fall of the former regime. , But I have met representatives of different factions, and I will continue to have contacts and talks with the Syrian people. I hear the hopes, and I hear the fears.” He said there is a deep sense among Syrian citizens that this is their moment, and for them this is an opportunity to realize their legitimate aspirations. According to the Special Envoy, the country’s This is a real opportunity to take steps towards peace, economic stability, progress, inclusion, accountability and justice for all. However, he cautioned that many people are skeptical about the future, and Syria faces “I am concerned that if the situation is not handled properly by Syrian citizens and the international community, the situation could take a turn for the worst.” Inclusion Ahmadgair Pedersen said that Syria is currently facing serious economic challenges, and about 90 percent of the country’s population lives in poverty. According to him, to overcome these challenges, support beyond humanitarian aid will be required, so that The process of economic development and reconstruction should be taken forward in the country. At the same time, steps will have to be taken to lift the sanctions imposed on Syria. The Special Envoy said that to ensure economic support to Syria, it is important that this period of political change be made inclusive. The current needs are huge and can be met only through widespread support. She pointed out that women in Syria want assurance of their rights and status in society and that they need to be included in the arrangements for this phase of transition, otherwise this process will not be considered inclusive. Challenges will have to be addressed. , Tom Fletcher said the suffering the Syrian people have suffered over the past decade is difficult to imagine. “At this moment of hope and risk, we must move forward commensurate with the challenges. We have to move forward and help the Syrian people.” Events in Syria have changed rapidly in recent times, but despite this the humanitarian crisis still exists. It is one of the world’s biggest crises and nearly 17 million people, 70 percent of the population, are in need of assistance. More than 7 million Syrian citizens are displaced within the country’s borders, while millions more live as refugees in other countries. 13 million people are struggling with food insecurity. Tom Fletcher told the Security Council that humanitarian needs have increased in the last few days and 1 million people have been displaced in less than two weeks. There have been hundreds of other casualties.’Acting administration expressed commitment’ UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher said his visit to Syria has three main objectives: better coordination of humanitarian assistance efforts, favorable conditions for humanitarian work, and contact with all stakeholders. And talks. He met with representatives of the new caretaker administration in the capital, Damascus, including Commander-in-Chief Ahmed al-Shaara and Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir. According to Under Secretary-General Fletcher, The caretaker administration has expressed its resolve to support efforts to increase the level and scope of humanitarian assistance in the country. In this regard, assurance has been given that the movement of humanitarian relief workers and relief materials from neighboring countries including Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq Will be ensured.