UN calls for support to Syria’s political transition

UN officials stressed that achieving stability in Syria requires strengthening institutions, reintegrating the country into the international system, accelerating recovery efforts, and facilitating the return of displaced persons, calling for coordinated international action to support the political transition.

23 April, 2026 11:43

NEWSDESK

The UN renewed its call for a sustained and coordinated international effort to back Syria’s political transition, emphasizing the need to maintain diplomatic momentum, ensure the dignified return of displaced people, and include all Syrians, alongside investing in recovery and development.

During a session at the UN Security Council, Deputy Special Envoy for Syria Claudio Cordone stated, according to the Council’s website, that economic, institutional, and security challenges continue to hinder stability.

He stressed that addressing these challenges requires strengthening institutions, consolidating social peace, and pushing forward Syria’s full reintegration into the international economic and diplomatic system.

He also pointed to ongoing “Israeli violations in southern Syria,” calling for respect for Syrian sovereignty and an end to these violations.

For his part, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher noted signs of gradual improvement, including the return of millions of displaced people and market recovery, despite the fragility of the humanitarian situation. He added that $84 million had been allocated during the first quarter of the year, in addition to $146 million to support new humanitarian projects.

Meanwhile, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, highlighted opportunities to bring about positive change for children, including the release of detained minors and addressing the situation of those without identity documents, particularly in al-Hol and Roj camps.

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