Here’s the translation in American English:
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The Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has expressed serious concerns regarding the ceasefire established on July 19 in Suweida. During a recent appearance before the United Nations Security Council, Pedersen warned that this truce faces significant challenges that could lead to a violent resumption at any moment. To him, the current situation appears more as a temporary pause than a solid foundation ensuring long-term stability in the region.
The envoy also emphasized that, despite a month of military calm, there is a risk of deterioration in the political climate, exacerbated by the rising violent rhetoric in the area. He highlighted the establishment of a committee intended to oversee governance in Suweida and the increasing pressure for the intervention of external actors, which intensifies suspicions of separatist intentions and further complicates the regional scenario.
Pedersen called on the security forces of the provisional authorities, urging them to act as guarantors of protection for all Syrian citizens, rather than becoming a threat. In the context of the upcoming elections for the Provisional People’s Assembly, he stressed the need for a transition that transcends temporary agreements, advocating for an inclusive and transparent process that leads to a new consensual constitution and free and fair elections.
For his part, Tom Fletcher, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, provided an equally bleak outlook, revealing that over 185,000 people have been displaced in Suweida, Daraa, and other areas, which has overloaded assistance services in the region. The financial situation is alarming; the humanitarian appeal for 2025 is only 14% funded, which will result in a 40% reduction in humanitarian staff, particularly affecting non-governmental organizations.
Fletcher urged investment in long-term development and reconstruction, suggesting that it is essential to create the necessary conditions for the humanitarian mission to evolve into a sustainable recovery led by Syria. Without additional funding, he warned that aid efforts will not only be unsustainable but their reach will become increasingly limited.
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Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
