EU reiterates call for solution in Syria in line with UNSCR 2254
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The European Union (EU) called on Wednesday for a comprehensive political resolution for Syria, aligning with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
In a statement by the High Representative on the 13th anniversary of the beginning of the Syrian conflict, the EU reiterated its “call for a sustainable and comprehensive political solution for Syria in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 (UNSCR 2254), as the only viable way forward.”
The EU stressed it supports the persistent endeavors of U.N. Special Envoy Geir Pedersen to advance on all aspects of this resolution.
“We insist on the necessity for Damascus to deliver on its obligations under UNSCR 2254 and we call for an urgent resumption of the Constitutional Committee, which has not met since 2022,” the statement read.
Additionally, the European Union welcomed the U.N. General Assembly’s establishment of a new Independent Institution on Missing Persons and expressed willingness to provide assistance to it.
“Accountability must be ensured for human rights abuses and grave violations of international humanitarian law committed by all parties, in particular by the Syrian regime and its allies,” the EU said.
The statement pointed out the Syrian conflict continues to have devastating repercussions for the Syrian population and creates instability in the region. The Syrian crisis has resulted in the loss of over 400,000 lives and displacement of millions, with 6.6 million registered refugees abroad and another 6.8 million internally displaced within Syria, according to the statement.
The statement added that the EU continues to be the largest donor for the Syrian people, having raised more than €30 billion since 2011.
The EU is hosting the eighth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region” on 30 Apr. and 27 May 2024, which is vital for securing aid to Syrians and their host communities, reiterating the international community’s dedication to a political transition in accordance with UNSCR 2254, and engaging with Syrian civil society.