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Transcript of Press Stakeout of United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen following meeting with Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister Bassam Sabbagh

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

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Ms. Najat Rochdi following the Humanitarian Task Force

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

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen

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

Transcript of Press Stakeout of United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen Following Security Council Briefing

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

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen On the attack on the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus

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

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Ms. Najat Rochdi on Women’s Advisory Board

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

Transcript of Press Stakeout of United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen After Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Mr. Fayssal Mekdad

As you all know, the situation in Syria now is extremely difficult, and I think all indicators are pointing in the wrong direction when it comes to security, when it comes to the economy and when it comes to the political process.

17 Mar 2024

Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen on the Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict

This solemn anniversary of the conflict is tragically marked by heightened regional tensions and concerning developments throughout Syria, as it enters its fourteenth year without a political solution in sight.

15 Mar 2024