UNSC discusses prolonged political, humanitarian crisis in Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Top officials of the United Nations (U.N.) warned on Thursday of the prolonged political conflict and worsening humanitarian crisis in Syria at the Security Council.
Geir Pedersen, U.N. Special Envoy for Syria warned of the risks of prolonged division and despair saying that they threaten not only Syrians but the international community as a whole.
He added that the Syrian political conflict has been deeply entrenched, “with no clear political path to implement UN Security Council resolution 2254.”
Pedersen indicated that the continued military escalation in the country will increase the civilian suffering.
The U.N. envoy emphasized the need for a comprehensive political solution, involving all internal and external actors of the conflict.
Martin Griffiths, U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator, said 16.7 million people in Syria require humanitarian assistance.
Griffiths stressed that the situation in Syria is deteriorating year by year, as 16.7 million is the highest number since the start of the conflict 13 years ago.
“More than seven million people remain displaced within Syria, with millions more living as refugees in neighboring countries,” Griffiths added.
The U.N. relief chief highlighted the need for long-term commitments based on needs.