Geir Pedersen told ambassadors that, in Sweida, governs, where sectarian violence In July, also stimulated conflicts in the capital Damascus, the ceasefire of July 19 was subjected to pressure, but the conflict has not resumed so far.
However, “we still see dangerous hostilities and skirmishes on the sidelines of Sweida, and violence could resume at any time,” he said.
In northeast Syria, efforts to implement the March 10 agreement between the provisional security forces and the Syrian democratic forces (SDF), mainly Kurds. This month, there were peaks of violence between the two soldiers of the governorate of Aleppo.
While attempts to summon the two parties outside the country failed, Mr. Pedersen praised the contact reports between those responsible.
Despite these security incidents, Pedersen stressed that the situation was relatively calm this month, applauding the efforts of those who worked to reduce hostilities.
However, in terms of political situation, “the country remains deeply fragile and The transition remains on an edge of the knife.“”
Political transition?
After 13 years of civil war, Mr. Pedersen underlined the need for an inclusive political transition led by Syrian which allows the Syrian people to determine their own peacefully, independently and democratic future.
“” Syrians must think that this transition is not a series of ad hoc arrangements and isolated institutions, but a clear and complete route, based on inclusion and transparencyto implement the principles of Resolution 2254“He said.
To encourage the voluntary and secure return of refugees and people displaced internally, Mr. Pedersen underlined the need for coordinated support to repair the exhausted infrastructure of Syria.
“” The best way to guarantee such support is by a real political transition which throws the path of long -term stability and sustainable governance. Indeed, without credible reforms, stronger institutions and a firm commitment to the rule of law, the risks of international support are wasted or poorly oriented, “he said.
The humanitarian situation always disastrous
In the midst of the precarious military and political situation, 16 million Syrians across the country need humanitarian aidAccording to the Emergency Rescue Coordinator, Tom Fletcher.
In addition, More than 185,000 people have been moved Through Sweida, Dar’a, Rural Damascus and beyond.
“” The overall situation is disastrous. We must support the urgency of food, health, refuge, clean water, fuel, restoration of water and electricity infrastructure, education. In some regions, those who arrive are now more numerous than the existing population. The services are exceeded, ”said Fletcher.
Teams from the United Nations Humanitarian Aid Coordination (Ochha) have visited Sweida and other cities, by responding to help and needs assessment.
The OCHA has also provided emergency food packages, flour and essential household items to tens of thousands of people.
However, insecurity and road closings disrupted the UN help offer, NGO partners and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent.
“We need better humanitarian and commercial access. And above all, we need security, ”said Fletcher, referring in particular to attacks on help convoys, health establishments, doctors and ambulances.
Drain
Nevertheless, “despite the challenges of financing and security, the UN and the partners provide as much support for life as possible with the resources we have”, reaching 3.5 million people on average each month, a significant increase compared to last year.
But with the humanitarian call in 2025 in the country, only 14% financed, the reductions in ongoing aid in many Western capitals should lead to Reduction of staff at least 40% in the humanitarian community within Syria.
The United Nations Aid of Rescue stressed that without more funding, “we will not be able to support these vital efforts, not to mention them to more people who need them.”
In addition, when he urged humanitarian support, he also stressed that long -term development investment is necessary in Syria “to reduce and ultimately put an end to humanitarian aid.”
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
