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The situation in the Middle East - Security Council, 9817th meeting

‘At Moment of Hope, Peril, We Must Rise to the Challenge, Back People of Syria,’ Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council
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In its first open briefing since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad nearly 10 days ago, speakers at today’s Security Council meeting hailed the end of his family’s 54-year dictatorship as a moment of hope for the Syrian people, with two Syrian citizens urging the 15-nation organ to stand by Syrians in their efforts to achieve an inclusive political transition, as well as justice and accountability for the atrocities committed by the Assad regime. 

Briefer: Mr. Thomas Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (via video-teleconference) 

Briefer: Ms. Waad Al-Kateab, filmmaker and co-founder, Action For Sama 

Briefer: Mr. Bader Jamous, Chair, Syrian Negotiation Commission 

Statements: All Council members, with Algeria speaking on behalf of: Algeria, Guyana, Mozambique, Sierra Leone 

Statements: Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, Türkiye 

 

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