Syria crisis: UN helps save lives; Employee turnover is not important
“The UN is strategically reducing its footprint by deploying non-essential personnel outside the country… amid an increasingly complex situation,” Adam Abdelmoula said. declare issued by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, known as OCHA.
At the same time, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator emphasized that “this is not an evacuation and our dedication to supporting the Syrian people remains unwavering”, emphasizing that “rumours that the United Nations is evacuating all staff from Syria are false.” .”
“The United Nations remains steadfast in its commitment to stay and provide life-saving assistance to the Syrian people during this critical time,” Mr. Abdelmoula declared.
The humanitarian situation is dire
More than 300,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in northwestern Syria in recent days following a sudden and large-scale attack on areas controlled by the government led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). UN sanctions. Security Council like a terrorist group.
According to Mr. Abdelmoula, the humanitarian situation “continues to deteriorate” with many displaced people and many displaced people “seeking refuge in the northeast and others trapped in frontline areas, without can escape”.
“Civilian casualties, including women and children, continue to rise, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated humanitarian action,” he said, calling on all parties to protect civilians. and aid workers, and comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.
Mr. Abdelmoula said that the United Nations remained active in Syria, with personnel on the ground ensuring the continuation of vital humanitarian efforts.
“Whether providing food, water or medical assistance, we are committed to reaching those in need – no matter where they are,” he said.
Call for urgent political negotiations
Meanwhile, on the political front, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition”.
Speaking to reporters earlier on Saturday in Doha, Qatar, Mr. Pedersen said: “I reiterate my call for de-escalation, calm, avoidance of bloodshed and protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
Urging to “launch a process that leads to the realization of the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people,” he said that he had recently met with the ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey and consulted with representatives of the United States, France, UK, Germany and European Union.
“I have called for urgent political negotiations in Geneva to implement Security Council resolution 2254,” he said. unanimously passed The 2015 document sets out a roadmap for peace in Syria and launches a Syrian-led political process, four years after the first outbreak of war in the country, sparked by a civil uprising against Government.
“I am pleased to say that ministers and everyone I am speaking to support this call. I hope that I will be able to announce a date for this soon,” Mr. Pedersen said.
