The conflict in Syria is far from over even after President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown.
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| While recent developments in Syria offer hope and opportunities for peace and stability, refugees from the country still face many challenges on their way home. (Source: UNHCR) |
On December 17, the United Nations (UN) Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, issued the above warning, emphasizing the clashes between the Turkish-backed Kurdish group in the North.
Special envoy Pedersen also demanded that Israel "cease all settlement activity in the occupied Golan Heights" and said ending sanctions would be key to supporting Syria.
Following the UN Special Envoy's warning, on the same day, the Security Council (UNSC) issued a press release calling on Syria and neighboring countries to refrain from any actions that could undermine regional security.
"This political process must meet the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians, protect them all and allow them to decide their own future peacefully, independently and democratically," the statement said, according to AFP .
The members of the Security Council also "reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty , independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and called on all states to respect these principles".
Finally, the agency "highlighted the need for Syria and its neighbors to jointly refrain from any actions or interventions that could undermine each other's security."
Meanwhile, on the same day, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced a “Preparation and Response Plan” for Syria, calling for a budget of 310 million USD to address the urgent needs of 1 million returning refugees.
The appeal, in collaboration with other UN agencies and partners, also includes support for 200,000 local community members who will host returning refugees, as well as returning internally displaced people, according to UNHCR.
“We are working hard to implement the action plan, and we hope that donors can respond with flexibility. Resources need to be provided as flexibly as possible to support where they are needed most,” UNHCR said in a statement.
UNHCR said that while recent developments in Syria offer hope for an end to the world’s largest displacement crisis, regime change does not mean the end of the humanitarian crisis. Syrians inside and outside the country still need protection and assistance.
UNHCR is currently trying to monitor the situation and respond wherever possible, despite the security situation remaining dangerous.
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