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Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone - Briefing to the Security Council (22 June 2026)
By UN Office of the Special Envoy for Syria at ReliefWeb
· June 23, 2026
· 11 min read
. AS DELIVERED Mr.President 1. Syria’s political transition is at a critical phase, with opportunity and fragility existing side-by-side. The United Nations is focused on supporting the Syrian authorities and people in addressing ongoing challenges in the political transition and advancing a soverei
Key takeaway The United Nations is focused on supporting the Syrian authorities and people in addressing ongoing challenges in the political transition and advancing a sovereign, stable, peaceful, and inclusive future.
Why this matters
The situation in Syria is at a critical juncture, with the political transition hanging in the balance. The delay in constituting the People's Assembly, eight months after the main elections, is generating anxiety and underscores the need for meaningful representation of all Syrians, particularly women and diverse components. The upcoming extended visit of the Deputy Special Envoy to Damascus is crucial in advancing the dialogue and cooperation between the Syrian Government and the UN Office. The international community's support for the transitional parliament will be essential in addressing the scale of challenges facing the country, including debating and adopting new laws, reviewing executive actions, and ensuring diverse voices are heard. With less than four years left in the transitional period, careful preparation and coordinated international assistance will be necessary to ensure sovereign, inclusive, and unifying processes, including the adoption of a permanent constitution and full national elections.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 11 min
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