Political solution still the only path to peace in Syria: UN Special Envoy

With peace in Syria still an elusive goal, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen appealed on Tuesday for the Security Council to support his efforts to move the parties closer towards a negotiated political solution to end the brutal 11-year conflict.

Read the full article at:

https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2022/10/1129857

Security Council urged to find political way forward in Syria

19 Feb 2020

With progress stalled on both the peace and political fronts in Syria, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen urged ambassadors in the Security Council on Wednesday to “put their weight” into finding a solution to end nearly nine years of conflict.

UN envoy warns against ‘worrying and dangerous’ military escalation in Syria

29 Nov 2022

Syria needs less military activity and more focus on the political process, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Tuesday, appealing for restraint amid a worrying trend towards escalation.

UN envoy outlines ‘possibilities for progress’ in Syria next year

20 Dec 2021

Now is the time to explore whether a political process in Syria can meaningfully move forward in 2022, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Monday.