"GEIR PEDERSEN"

The UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria said, “I am sounding an alarm that the situation is now at its most dangerous for a long time”. UNIFEED

Remarks of Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, on the situation in the Middle East.

The UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Geir Pedersen said that there is a path forward for the Syrian conflict, but if it is not taken, “it goes against the common interests of the international community for stability and progress in Syria.” UNIFEED

The Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, said, “The tragic reality is that, for as long violent conflict continues, and the political process is blocked, the suffering of the Syrian people will simply get worse.” UNIFEED

The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Geir Pedersen, told the Security Council that “months of potentially significant diplomacy have not translated into concrete outcomes for Syrians on the ground – at home or abroad – or real moves in the political process.” UNIFEED

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir O. Pedersen, today (30 May) said it was “vital” that recent diplomatic moves in Syria “are matched with real action,” as the Syrian people “continue to suffer on massive scale.” UNIFEED

The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9313th meeting

The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, said, “In the tragic aftermath of the earthquakes, we have seen renewed diplomatic attention on Syria. Diplomacy is continuing involving the Astana players and the Syrian Government.” UNIFEED