The top UN official addressed journalists at the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday. He said that in the absence of an inclusive, credible and peaceful political transition, led by Syrian citizens, there is a real risk that current progress will collapse. Secretary-General Guterres said that after five decades of brutal, dictatorial rule, “the Syrian people , We stand at a historic moment, and also at a moment of opportunity… This opportunity cannot be missed.” He assured that the United Nations stands with the Syrian people, who want to see the realization of a peaceful campaign for change in the country. This movement began in 2011 with pro-democracy protests. The UN chief cautioned that there are no guarantees at this time. Therefore, all communities must be fully integrated in a new Syria. “The rights of women and girls must be fully respected. And this process will have to be followed according to the principles contained in Security Council Resolution 2254. “We are focused on taking such a process forward.” Meanwhile, the country is grappling with a massive humanitarian crisis, with the United Nations, together with its partner organizations, assessing current needs and responding to the rapidly changing situation. According to the UN chief, adequate aid funds are needed for humanitarian and recovery efforts, but this amount is not currently available. In view of this, he has appealed to the international community to help the Syrian people. We must show solidarity with and provide concrete support to humanitarian aid operations. The plight of the missing: Secretary-General Guterres expressed his deep dismay at the situation of the missing and their families in Syria. In this context, he has announced the appointment of Mexico’s Carla Quintana to the UN General Assembly-mandated independent body for missing persons in Syria. And to protect human rights, it is necessary to provide all support to international mechanisms. According to the UN chief, the conflict in Syria is not over yet and The civilian population will have to be given top priority at all costs. Fighting continues in the northern areas of the country, where the terrorist group Isil (Daesh) still poses a major threat. “Large-scale Israeli airstrikes are also ongoing. They are a violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. These must be stopped.” In the Golan, which separates Syrian and Israeli troops, the UN peacekeeping mission (UNDOF) is monitoring the activities of Israeli military forces. The UN Secretary-General said that there should be no presence of any military force other than UN peacekeepers in the area. Full of hope, historic moment He called for the full restoration of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and said that the fighting should end soon. “This is a decisive moment. A moment of hope and history, but also of deep uncertainty.” “Some will try to take advantage of the situation for their own narrow interests. But it is the responsibility of the international community to stand with the long-suffering Syrian community.”
