United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen expressed serious concerns about intensifying violence in several Syrian regions, stressing the necessity for upholding Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

During a closed session of the UN Security Council reiterated the Security Council Resolution 2254 as a “framework for moving forward”, Associate Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Stephanie Tremblay stated in a press conference on Saturday.

“The key principles of Security Council Resolution 2254 have wide consensus,” Tremblay said.

“The transition there should be Syrian-led and owned, and ensuring inclusive, non-sectarian governance, including also constitutional reform, the holding of free and fair elections, and the meaningful women’s participation,” the statement added.

Last week, Pedersen urged for “free and fair elections” to coincide with the end of the transitional period in Syria, expected in about three months.

He also expressed hope for a political solution that would include the Kurdish self-administration.

During a press conference in Syria, Pedersen underlined the urgent need for humanitarian assistance while highlighting long-term goals.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher urged for a massive aid boost by donor countries to respond to “this moment of hope” for Syria.

“Across the country, the needs are huge. Seven in 10 people are needing support right now,” Fletcher told AFP in a telephone interview as he visited Syria.

Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad Al-Joulani, now referred to as commander of military operations in Syria Ahmad Al-Sharaa, urged Pedersen to review UN Resolution 2254.

During their meeting in Damascus on December 15, Al-Joulani called for updating the UN resolution to “reflect recent changes in the country’s political landscape.”

Al Manar report

When the Taliban, another terrorists entity on the US designated list, took over Afghanistan, no government hurried to welcome them.

Today, there is an absolute Western embargo led by the US imposed on the country, and people are starving on the streets.

Afghan funds have been frozen all over the world, including $7 billion in the US, half of which are designated by Biden to be given to the families of the 9/11 victims.

The UN does not care to welcome the Taliban in the world community.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law concerning a mechanism for the temporary suspension of the ban on the activities of a terrorist organization.

The new law allows, by judicial decision, the temporary suspension of the ban on the operations of any terrorist organization. These amendments aim to establish the possibility of temporarily suspending the ban on the activities of an organization listed as a terrorist entity by court order, based on a request from the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation or their deputy, if relevant information is available, according to the text of the law published on the Kremlin’s official legal documents website.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that “Russia intends to enhance its interaction with Kabul on issues of mutual interest, but achieving this remains impossible without removing the Taliban from the list of terrorist organizations.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also affirmed that “Taliban represent the de facto authority in Afghanistan, a country Russia cannot ignore.” Al Akhbar

It is about holding everybody to the same international standards and laws!