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UN Security Council Condemns Violence in Syria, Calls for Accountability After 14 Years of Civil War

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 03:52 AM

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to the violence in Syria and urged for accountability for the perpetrators of recent mass killings. Guterres emphasized the need for a credible, independent, and impartial investigation into the violations, as the country marks 14 years since the onset of its civil war. The UN Security Council has agreed on a statement condemning the widespread violence in Syria's coastal regions of Latakia and Tartus, and calling on the interim Syrian authorities to protect all Syrians regardless of their ethnicity or religion. The statement, drafted by Russia and the United States, is set to be formally adopted on Friday. The violence, which has resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 civilians, primarily from the Alawite minority, has been attributed to clashes between Syrian government-aligned forces and loyalists of the deposed president Bashar al-Assad. The UN human rights office reported that entire families, including women and children, were killed in these sectarian attacks, with the use of chemical weapons and barrel bombs noted during the conflict. Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has condemned the mass killings and promised to hold those responsible accountable, including his own allies if necessary. The Security Council's statement also calls on all states to refrain from actions that could further destabilize Syria and emphasizes the importance of countering terrorism within the country. The United Nations stands ready to support an inclusive political transition in Syria.

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