Mr. Geir O. Pedersen: Thank you, as Jenifer said, for joining us this morning and for those of you online, thank you for also joining. As you know, it has taken us a little bit of time before we could actually tell you that the meeting will take place, so we appreciate your patience, when it comes…

Arabic versionAs Delivered Thank you so much Mr. President (Amb. Dian Triansyah Djani, Indonesia) 1. As I brief you today, I remain acutely conscious of the deep suffering of the Syrian people, who in this decade experienced death, injury, displacement, destruction, detention, torture, terror,…

Ms. Najat Rochdi, Senior Humanitarian Adviser to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, convened the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) Humanitarian Task Force via video-conference today. Mr. Geir O. Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, joined through video-link and reiterated his…

Arabic version AS DELIVERED Mr President (Amb. Zhang Jun China), 1. We have arrived at another critical point in the Syrian conflict. After terrible violence, an uneasy calm prevails on the ground – and now, Syrians face a new potentially devastating threat in COVID-19. 2. The Secretary-General…

We welcome the statement by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on 24 March expressing support for the Secretary-General's appeal for an immediate global ceasefire to facilitate the global response to COVID-19, and announcing the SDF’s commitment to avoid engaging in military action. The Secretary-…

Appeal for a nationwide ceasefire and all-out-effort to counter COVID-19 in Syria Arabic versionRussian version Yesterday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed to warring parties throughout the world for an immediate ceasefire to enable the human family to tackle a common enemy –…

The Syrian conflict has entered its tenth year, yet peace still remains far too elusive. The brutal conflict has exacted an unconscionable human cost and caused a humanitarian crisis of monumental proportions. Millions of civilians continue to face protection risks, over half the population…

In response to questions on the Russian-Turkish agreement for a ceasefire in Idlib, the Spokesman had the following to say: The Secretary-General takes note that Russia and Turkey have reached an agreement at the highest level for a ceasefire to go into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area…

Arabic versionالمبعوث الخاص للأمم المتحدة لسوريا غير بيدرسون ملاحظات لوزراء الخارجية العرب القاهرة – 4 مارس/آذار 2020 ____ أصحاب المعالي والسمو، السيد الرئيس، السيد الأمين العام، الأصدقاء الأعزاء شكراً لإتاحة الفرصة لي لتقديم إحاطة حول التطورات في سوريا وجهودي لتسهيل الحل السياسي. يشرفني…

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen announced today the appointment of Ms. Marianne Gasser of Switzerland as the Head of the Envoy’s office in Damascus. Ms. Gasser brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, international affairs and human rights, and has had a…