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Near Verbatim Transcript of Press Remarks by Geir O. Pedersen, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
21 August 2020
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Mr. Geir O. Pedersen: Thank you, as Jenifer said, for joining us this morning and for those of you online, thank you for also joining.
As you know, it has taken us a little bit of time before we could actually tell you that the meeting will take place, so we appreciate your patience, when it comes to receiving information from us and…
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UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL ENVOY FOR SYRIA GEIR O. PEDERSEN --- BRIEFING TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL
19 August 2020
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Arabic versionAs Delivered
Thank you so much Mr. President (Amb. Dian Triansyah Djani, Indonesia)
1. As I brief you today, I remain acutely conscious of the deep suffering of the Syrian people, who in this decade experienced death, injury, displacement, destruction, detention, torture, terror, indignities, instability, de-development and…
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Statement Attributable to Ms. Najat Rochdi, Senior Humanitarian Adviser to the
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, on Covid-19 in Syria
02 April 2020
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Ms. Najat Rochdi, Senior Humanitarian Adviser to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, convened the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) Humanitarian Task Force via video-conference today.
Mr. Geir O. Pedersen, UN Special Envoy for Syria, joined through video-link and reiterated his…
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United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen briefing to the Security Council 30 March 2020
30 March 2020
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Mr President (Amb. Zhang Jun China),
1. We have arrived at another critical point in the Syrian conflict. After terrible violence, an uneasy calm prevails on the ground – and now, Syrians face a new potentially devastating threat in COVID-19.
2. The Secretary-General appealed to warring parties throughout the…
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Note to correspondents – in response to questions on the humanitarian truce announced by forces in northeast Syria
27 March 2020
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We welcome the statement by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on 24 March expressing support for the Secretary-General's appeal for an immediate global ceasefire to facilitate the global response to COVID-19, and announcing the SDF’s commitment to avoid engaging in military action. The Secretary-General calls on other…
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Statement of United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen
24 March 2020
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Appeal for a nationwide ceasefire and all-out-effort to counter COVID-19 in Syria
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Yesterday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed to warring parties throughout the world for an immediate ceasefire to enable the human family to tackle a common enemy – COVID-19.
Today, I am appealing specifically for a complete, immediate nationwide…
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Statement by the Secretary-General on Syria
12 March 2020
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The Syrian conflict has entered its tenth year, yet peace still remains far too elusive. The brutal conflict has exacted an unconscionable human cost and caused a humanitarian crisis of monumental proportions. Millions of civilians continue to face protection risks, over half the population has been forced to flee their homes with millions living in precarious conditions as refugees and…
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Note to Correspondents : In response to questions on the Russian-Turkish agreement for a ceasefire in Idlib
05 March 2020
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In response to questions on the Russian-Turkish agreement for a ceasefire in Idlib, the Spokesman had the following to say:
The Secretary-General takes note that Russia and Turkey have reached an agreement at the highest level for a ceasefire to go into effect in the Idlib de-escalation area as of midnight.
The Secretary-…
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United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen remarks to Foreign Ministers of the League of Arab States
04 March 2020
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Arabic versionالمبعوث الخاص للأمم المتحدة لسوريا غير بيدرسون
ملاحظات لوزراء الخارجية العرب
القاهرة – 4 مارس/آذار 2020
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أصحاب المعالي والسمو، السيد الرئيس، السيد الأمين العام، الأصدقاء الأعزاء
شكراً لإتاحة الفرصة لي لتقديم إحاطة حول التطورات في سوريا وجهودي لتسهيل الحل السياسي.
يشرفني أن أكون هنا بين العديد من…
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United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Appoints Marianne Gasser of Switzerland as Head of Damascus Office for United Nations Special Envoy for Syria
03 March 2020
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The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen announced today the appointment of Ms. Marianne Gasser of Switzerland as the Head of the Envoy’s office in Damascus.
Ms. Gasser brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, international affairs and human rights, and has…
