Commenting on the 11-year war, Guterres said, “We cannot defeat the Syrian people

“The destruction experienced by the Syrians is so extensive and so deadly that it bears some resemblance to modern history,” he said. Antonio Guterres In a press release.

The UN says “punishment should not be imposed”.

“Do not lose hope”

Since the outbreak of civil war in the wake of the “Arab Spring” of popular uprisings across the Middle East in 2011, which has slowly but systematically destroyed infrastructure across the country, it has now “deepened the economic crisis.” Humanitarian needs have been at an all-time high since the beginning of the conflict.

“Millions of internally displaced people and refugees are struggling to survive in the most difficult conditions,” he said.

“We must not lose faith and act now. In accordance with Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015) we must go beyond the verbal commitments to peace and show the courage and determination to do everything necessary to achieve a political solution through negotiations,” the Secretary-General said.

According to him, the resolution will pave the way for a new constitution and a path to a peace process that meets the aspirations of all Syrians, creating the conditions necessary for the safe and dignified return of refugees; Solution to terrorist threats; And, at the same time, respect for “Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.”

“We need to ensure more humane access to meet the needs of people across the country,” he said. Guterres said, “The need to reach the millions of people who need supplies beyond the front lines and borders” and “creates early relief assistance. Setbacks when meeting immediate needs to save lives.”

Moral and humanitarian compulsion

He called on the Security Council to renew Resolution 2585 (2021) in July, which would allow humanitarian aid to flow across borders.

“It’s a moral and humanitarian imperative,” he said. Guterres added.

The UN leader called for a joint effort to end the practice of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances of tens of thousands of people across Syria.

“It is time to respond to the urgent calls of families across Syria to clarify the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones. As families search for the truth for their loved ones, thousands continue to languish in prisons in unimaginable circumstances, ”he said.

“My message is clear,” he concluded, adding that “the Syrian people can not be overthrown. The conflict must end. International humanitarian law must be respected. I urge you to choose peace. “