Security Council Briefings (Text)

Let me start with the very worrying situation in and around the Idlib de-escalation area. Regrettably the fighting continues, with reports of: airstrikes, shelling, rockets and mortar attacks, all too often involving the indiscriminate use of force.

27 Jun 2019

I have spent the last eight weeks shuttling between the Syrian Government and opposition and consulting key players.

30 Apr 2019

I have taken up this task with all humility, and conscious of the profound grief and suffering of the Syrian people everywhere. I am conscious of the need to end this conflict for the sake of Syria, the region and the world. I know you all understand the scale and difficulty of my task.

28 Feb 2019

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