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UN Urges International Stance to Reduce Sanctions on Syria
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the United Nations called for immediate international intervention to alleviate sanctions on Syria, aiming to address the "immediate challenges" hindering recovery after the fall of the 14-year Assad regime.
UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, emphasized the importance of removing restrictions to help the country’s economic reconstruction. Speaking to the Security Council, he stated,
"Syrians need an economic future, and they need serious international support to enable it."
Pedersen further advocated for a swift and extensive reduction of sanctions, including targeted suspensions in sectors such as energy, investments, finance, health, and education.
He highlighted the dire economic conditions in Syria, urging that "It is essential that sanctioning states consider the important restrictions that still persist and that hamper response."
The UN envoy also expressed concerns over security challenges following the Assad regime’s downfall, noting that groups affiliated with the regime are continuing to destabilize the nation.
He raised alarms about Israeli military actions within Syria, calling attention to Israel's intention to remain in the country.
"I am concerned by Israeli statements on the intention to stay in Syria 'for the foreseeable future' as well as demands for the 'full demilitarization of southern Syria,'" Pedersen stated, urging the Security Council "to hold Israel to its commitment that this is a temporary presence and stress that Israel must withdraw and respect Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and independence."
UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, emphasized the importance of removing restrictions to help the country’s economic reconstruction. Speaking to the Security Council, he stated,
"Syrians need an economic future, and they need serious international support to enable it."
Pedersen further advocated for a swift and extensive reduction of sanctions, including targeted suspensions in sectors such as energy, investments, finance, health, and education.
He highlighted the dire economic conditions in Syria, urging that "It is essential that sanctioning states consider the important restrictions that still persist and that hamper response."
The UN envoy also expressed concerns over security challenges following the Assad regime’s downfall, noting that groups affiliated with the regime are continuing to destabilize the nation.
He raised alarms about Israeli military actions within Syria, calling attention to Israel's intention to remain in the country.
"I am concerned by Israeli statements on the intention to stay in Syria 'for the foreseeable future' as well as demands for the 'full demilitarization of southern Syria,'" Pedersen stated, urging the Security Council "to hold Israel to its commitment that this is a temporary presence and stress that Israel must withdraw and respect Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity, and independence."
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