(VOVWORLD) - The UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Wednesday called on Syria’s caretaker authorities to make the transition to democratic rule inclusive, warning that transparency, rule of law and fair elections - particularly for women taking part - remain key concerns.
 A United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, US. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, Pedersen acknowledged commitments made by interim president Ahmad Al-Sharaa but stressed that Syrians across the country expect tangible actions.
According to Pedersen, the security situation in Syria remains fragile, as ongoing hostilities in the northeast and airstrikes are impacting civilians and infrastructure. He urged sanctioning states to consider easing restrictions in some of Syria’s critical sectors such as energy and finance.