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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
19 October 2017
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The Secretary-General continues to follow closely the situation in Raqqa, Syria. He recalls the obligation of all parties to the conflictto protect civilians and abide by international humanitarian and human rights law. He also urges the parties to facilitate humanitarian access in order to allow aid to reach those in need without delay.The latest developments…
7 years 9 months ago
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
10 July 2017
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The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement by the Governments of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Russian Federation and the United States of America of a de-escalation zone and arrangements to support a ceasefire and delivery of humanitarian assistance in southwest Syria.
This is a significant step towards reducing violence and increasing humanitarian…
7 years 10 months ago
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Statement by the Secretary-General regarding the situation in Syria
21 June 2017
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I remain deeply alarmed at the depths of human suffering being endured across Syria. Daily life is dangerous and desperate for millions of people. Civilians continue to be killed, injured and displaced at a terrifying rate. I am also alarmed that places of refuge, such as hospitals and schools continue to be targeted.
I am particularly concerned about the perilous…
7 years 11 months ago
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
04 May 2017
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The Secretary-General is encouraged by the agreement today in Astana, Kazakhstan, by guarantor countries Iran, Russia and Turkey to de-escalate violence in key areas in Syria.
It will be crucial to see this agreement actually improve the lives of Syrians. The Secretary-General welcomes the commitments to ceasing the use of all weapons, particularly aerial assets…
8 years ago
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Press Stake-out by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, with the Federal Councilor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Didier Burkhalter (in French)
24 April 2017
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Berne, 24 avril 2017
Secrétaire général: Le rapport entre les Nations Unies et la Suisse est pour moi une question politique et une affaire de cœur. Question politique parce qu'aujourd'hui la Suisse est un pilier fondamental du…
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Statementattributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
15 April 2017
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We condemn the attack today in Rasheedin, west Aleppo, on5,000 evacuees travelling from the towns of Foah and Kefraya to government-controlled areas. We express our condolences to the families of the victims of the incident and wish those injured a speedy recovery.
The evacuations were being conducted in accordance with the agreement reached pursuant to the Four…
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Statement attributable to the Secretary-General on Syria
07 April 2017
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I continue to follow the situation in Syria closely and with grave concern.
I was abhorred by the chemical weapons attack in Khan Shaykhun, Syria, and the death and injury of many innocent civilians.
I have long stated that there needs to be accountability for such crimes, in line with existing international norms and Security Council resolutions.
I have been following reports…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on alleged chemical weapons attack in Idlib
04 April 2017
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The Secretary-General is deeply disturbed by the reports of alleged use of chemical weapons in an airstrike in the Khan Shaykhun area of southern Idlib, Syria. The Secretary-General expresses his heartfelt condolences to victims of the incident and their families.
The United Nations is not currently in a position to…
8 years 1 month ago
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Statement by the Secretary-General on Syria
15 March 2017
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For six years now, the Syria people have been victims of one of the worst conflicts of our time.
As the war enters its seventh year, I issue two urgent appeals to all parties.
First, make the most of the 30 December 2016 ceasefire established by the guarantors of the Astana meetings, enhance it further, and ensure that humanitarian aid can reach all those in need in Syria without any…
8 years 2 months ago
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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Syria
23 February 2017
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The Secretary-General is encouraged that the Syrians, who have accepted the United Nations invitation to be in Geneva in the context of the resumption of the intra-Syrian talks, sat together in the same room today. He commends the work of his Special Envoy in bringing this about and for resuming the talks. He appreciates the presence of the members of the…
