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Obviously today it’s really a watershed moment in the history of Syria. It’s a nation that has endured 14 years nearly of relentless suffering and unspeakable loss.

08 Dec 2024

Today marks a watershed moment in Syria’s history—a nation that has endured nearly 14 years of relentless suffering and unspeakable loss.

08 Dec 2024

Good to see you. We are all obviously following very closely the developments in Syria, and the situation is changing by the minute.

07 Dec 2024

I am closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Syria.

01 Dec 2024

Obviously, we are at a very critical moment in the region, and I think we're all following very closely what's happening in Gaza and Lebanon and my message has all the time been that we need now to make sure that we have immediately a ce

24 Nov 2024

In response to the rapidly worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon and its spillover effects into Syria, United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Ms.

07 Oct 2024

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir O. Pedersen, reiterates the Secretary-General’s urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.

02 Oct 2024

You will have heard that I emphasized (to the Security Council) that if the current crisis continues like it is now, it will not, you know, we are not seeing a status quo, we are seeing a worsening of the situation, and the situation in Syria now is the worst ever.

30 May 2024

I condemn the attack on the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus on 1 April. The principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law.

02 Apr 2024

The United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Ms. Najat Rochdi is pleased to announce that 15 Syrian women have agreed to join the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board (WAB) as new members.

26 Mar 2024

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