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July 2026
I am briefing you from Damascus, where I am present throughout July, continuing my engagement with the Syrian government, civil society, women leaders, and regional and international partners.
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June 2026
Syria’s political transition is at a critical phase, with opportunity and fragility existing side-by-side. The United Nations is focused on supporting the Syrian authorities and people in addressing ongoing challenges in the…
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May 2026
Since I briefed the Council from Damascus three weeks ago, we have seen progress towards accountability and sustained international and regional engagement, while unresolved tensions, economic hardship, and repeated…
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TRANSCRIPT OF PRESS STAKEOUT OF UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SYRIA MR. GEIR O. PEDERSEN

Good to see you again. (Inaudible) Syria, how concerned are you? Mr. Pedersen: Listen, what happened, of course, on the coast is not only extremely alarming, it's disturbing, you know, unacceptable. Then, we are also, as you know, seeing foreign interference, we are seeing Israeli bombardments, they occupied new land, which is also contributing to the instability. And they're also saying that they don't want the Syrian caretaker authorities to go…

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OSESG-Syria leads the UN’s efforts to advance the implementation of resolution 2254.

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria (OSESG-Syria) continues to engage Syrian actors and regional and international stakeholders, guided by resolution 2254, to support inclusive political engagement, confidence-building, and practical steps toward protection, stability, and a credible Syrian-led political process.

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United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen Statement at the Conclusion of the Seventh Session of the Small Body of the Syrian Constitutional Committee
The Seventh Session of the Syrian Constitutional Committee concluded today in Geneva. This Session was convened following consultations with both Co-Chairs, and an invitation letter that I sent them and the Middle Third…
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Transcript of Press Stakeout by United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen, Following Conclusion of Constitutional Committee’s Sixth Session
Very good to see you and a good Friday afternoon. I hope your week has not been as hectic as mine has been. But anyway, good to see you. Let me do the following, let me sort of guide you through a little bit how the week…

Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria (OSESG-Syria) supports a Syrian-led political process, guided by Security Council resolution 2254, through engagement with Syrian and international stakeholders.