{"id":121315,"date":"2025-01-22T17:15:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T17:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=121315"},"modified":"2025-01-22T17:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T17:15:22","slug":"un-secretary-general-warns-of-division-risks-in-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/121315\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Secretary-General Warns of Division Risks in Syria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the risk of Syria\u2019s division remains high amid ongoing fragmentation in several regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Guterres highlighted the challenges facing Syria\u2019s political and economic recovery efforts under the new administration following the fall of the Assad regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Persistent Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe threat of division in Syria persists, especially considering the existing fragmentation in some regions,\u201d Guterres stated. He acknowledged signs of openness from Syria\u2019s new leadership but emphasized the need for concrete actions to Aaddress the country\u2019s enduring political and military challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Call for Inclusive Governance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guterres stressed the importance of forming a government that represents all minorities and communities in Syria, calling it a crucial step toward stability and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere are still significant questions about Syria\u2019s future,\u201d he said. \u201cWe hope that the new administration\u2019s words will translate into tangible progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sanctions and Humanitarian Concerns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the impact of international sanctions on Syria, Guterres urged global powers to consider steps to alleviate their effects on the Syrian population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSanctions have caused harm to the people of Syria. As a first step, we should consider easing them while ensuring that progress toward a unified and inclusive Syria is made,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Fragile State<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Syria remains at a critical juncture, with internal conflicts and regional power struggles exacerbating its fragility. Guterres\u2019s remarks underscore the urgency for collaborative efforts to prevent further division and foster a sustainable peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UN chief\u2019s statements come amid ongoing negotiations and diplomatic efforts involving key stakeholders in the Syrian crisis, including talks between Syrian, regional, and international actors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres warned on Wednesday that the risk of Syria\u2019s division remains high amid ongoing fragmentation in several regions. 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