United nations: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people to ensure the success of the political transition in their country.
According to Qatar News Agency, marking the first anniversary of the collapse of Bashar Al Assad’s regime, Guterres urged the international community to “stand firmly behind this Syrian-led, Syrian-owned transition,” stressing that its success depends on sustained funding for humanitarian appeals, the removal of barriers to reconstruction, and the promotion of economic development.
“On this anniversary, we stand united in purpose — to build a foundation of peace and prosperity and renew our pledge to a free, sovereign, united and inclusive Syria,” he said.
The UN chief paid tribute to the “resilience and courage of the Syrian people, who never stopped nurturing hope despite enduring unimaginable hardship,” calling the occasion “a day to honor their sacrifices and to renew the aspirations that fueled the historic change in the country.”
He described the past year as proof that “meaningful change is possible when Syrians are empowered and supported in driving their own transition.”
“What lies ahead is far more than a political transition; it is the chance to rebuild shattered communities and heal deep divisions,” Guterres said. “It is an opportunity to forge a nation where every Syrian — regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or political affiliation — can live securely, equally and with dignity.”