UN Syria envoy warns of national fragmentation following violence in Sweida, Israeli airstrikes

NEW YORK: The Syrian Arab Republic’s political transition is under acute strain following a month of spiraling violence, Israeli attacks, mounting civilian casualties, and growing fears of national fragmentation, the UN special envoy for the country warned on Monday. Briefing the UN Security Council on the latest developments, Geir O. Pedersen condemned the outbreak of intercommunal fighting in Sweida and called Israel’s airstrikes “dangerous” and “unacceptable,” urging all parties to respect Syria’s sovereignty and international law. “This past month has rocked Syria’s transition,” he said.

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