NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s outgoing special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told the Security Council on Thursday that Syria’s fragile political transition remains at a critical juncture.
Success will depend on inclusive governance, significant international support and a halt to foreign interference, he warned.
And amid simmering tensions in parts of the country following violent clashes over the summer, the Syrian people want to see that abuses are properly acknowledged and addressed in accordance with international standards, he added.
Pedersen unexpectedly resigned on Thursday after almost seven years as the organization’s representative to the war-torn country.
“I wish to let the council know that I have informed the secretary-general of my intention to step down after more than six-and-a-half years serving as United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, and he has graciously accepted my request,” he told the council.
