“We will respond anytime, anywhere, in any way possible to assist those in need,” said Tom Fletcher, Emergency Relief Director and head of the UN aid coordination office. help, including reception centers – food, water, fuel, tents, blankets.” OCHA.
The dramatic developments in the Syrian capital followed a lightning attack by the armed opposition, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), on November 27 from its stronghold in the northwest of the country on the areas controlled by the Government.
After sweeping into Syria’s second city, Aleppo, Hama, Homs and now Damascus have fallen one after another, despite suggestions that Security Council– the designated terrorist group lacks the means to sustain its astonishing achievements.
Also responding to this news on Sunday, UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen tick “14 years of unspeakable suffering and loss” that Syrians have suffered, as their country is divided in a conflict that began as a peaceful protest against the Government, only to attract regional and international forces that have prevented hindering Security Council efforts to end the fighting.
“This dark chapter has left deep scars, but today we cautiously look forward to the opening of a new chapter – one of peace, reconciliation, dignity and tolerance,” he said in a statement. inclusion for all Syrians.”
Need stable power transmission
The UN negotiator also issued a call for the new rulers in Damascus to ensure a stable transition of power and maintain the country’s institutions. Mr. Pedersen emphasized that this is the “clear wish” of millions of Syrians so that they can finally see their “legitimate aspirations” fulfilled “and restore a united, sovereign, independent Syria.” and territorial integrity, in a manner that can receive the support and participation of the entire international community”.
Immediately after HTS’s reported victory and declaration to the millions of Syrians displaced by the conflict that “a free Syria is waiting for you,” news reports indicated that opposition forces met little resistance in taking Damascus, while President Bashar Al-Assad was expected to do the same. flew out of the capital to an unknown location.
Years of fighting pitted Government troops reinforced by State-backed foreign fighters against opposition forces including ISIL extremists – now essentially pushed out of Syria – has resisted repeated calls for peace through multiple rounds of UN-led negotiations in Geneva.
Emphasizing that Sunday’s developments mark “a turning point in Syria’s history”, UN Special Envoy Mr. Pedersen emphasized the need to “prioritize dialogue, solidarity and respect for humanitarian law.” international and human rights” as Syrians “rebuild their society”.
