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Spox ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ @UNEnvoySyria / Ex Yale Fellow, UNHCR, OCHA, Al Jazeera, CNN; Peabody, Gracie award winner ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Jenifer.fenton@un.org

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UN Envoy for Syria: Challenges facing #Syria are enormous...However, the Syrian people
have taken heart from the fact that the decisions of the last week to lift sanctions give them a better chance than before to succeed against great odds. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

21.05.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UN Envoy for Syria: The legacy of misrule, conflict, abuses and poverty from which Syria is trying to emerge is one of the heaviest that any state or people anywhere has had to face in modern times. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

25.04.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UN Envoy Syria: The legacies of 14 years of war and conflict and five decades of one-man rule are huge. So are the immediate challenges facing the Syrians today. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

25.03.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Statement Attributable to the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Geir O. Pedersen, on the Anniversary of the Syrian Conflict It is fourteen years since Syrians took to the streets in peaceful protest, demanding dignity, freedom, and a better future. Their calls resonated across the country, sparking a movement that would sh...

UN Envoy for #Syria: It is fourteen years since Syrians took to the streets in peaceful protest, demanding dignity, freedom, and a better future. Their calls resonated across the country, sparking a movement that would shape Syriaโ€™s history. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/statement-at...

14.03.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

UN Envoy for #Syria: There is a profound and shared sentiment among Syrians that this new situation belongs to them, that it is their moment to realize their legitimate aspirations. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

18.12.2024 07:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Statement Attributable to the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr Geir O. Pedersen is in Damascus. He has so far met with Commander of the New Administration Mr Ahmed al-Sharaa and Prime Minister of the Caretaker Government ...

UN Envoy for #Syria: Met w/Commander of New Administration Mr Ahmed al-Sharaa & Prime Minister of Caretaker Government Mr Mohammed al-Bashir..... Envoy stressed the intention of the United Nations to render all assistance to the Syrian people. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/statement-at...

16.12.2024 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UN Special Envoy for #Syria www.un.org/sg/en/conten...

12.12.2024 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Press Briefing by UN Special Envoy for Syria UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir O. Pedersen, briefs the press on the situation in Syria

Press Briefing by UN Special Envoy for Syria
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10.12.2024 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Quick Arab Pivot: From Welcoming al-Assad to Managing the Chaos Only weeks ago, Arab nations had been working hard to bring Bashar al-Assad back into the fold, assuming he was there to last. They were badly mistaken.

UN Envoy for Syria, who met w foreign mins of Russia Iran & Turkey in Doha, said that they agreed on trying to work w/Syriaโ€™s new leaders to form a caretaker gov. that respects minorities & recreates central authority for all of Syria. By
Steve Erlanger www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/w...

09.12.2024 23:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜This is a new beginning but not a guarantee,โ€™ warns UN Special Envoy for Syria | CNN As the political future of Syria remains uncertain following the toppling of the Assad regime, Christiane Amanpour speaks with UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, about how the unfolding crisis...

This is a new beginning but not a guarantee,' warns UN Special Envoy for #Syria to Amanpour edition.cnn.com/2024/12/09/T...

09.12.2024 23:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Terroristโ€™ label of Syriaโ€™s new rulers will need to be reconsidered, says UN envoy Geir Pedersen warns there is โ€˜no way to excludeโ€™ Islamist group that led offensive against Assad regime

โ€˜Terroristโ€™ label of Syriaโ€™s new rulers will need to be reconsidered...would depend on the rebelsโ€™ actions on the ground, & whether the group was willing to be โ€œinclusiveโ€ in a new government, says UN Envoy for Syria to the FT www.ft.com/content/fd08...

09.12.2024 23:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Statement by the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen Today marks a watershed moment in Syriaโ€™s historyโ€”a nation that has endured nearly 14 years of relentless suffering and unspeakable loss. The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria extends once again ...

UN Envoy for Syria: Today marks a watershed moment in #Syriaโ€™s history... This dark chapter has left deep scars, but today we look forward with cautious hope to the opening of a new oneโ€”one of peace, reconciliation, dignity & inclusion for all Syrians specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/statement-un...

08.12.2024 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"The need for an orderly political transition has never been more urgent starting with the urgent formation of inclusive and credible transitional arrangements in #Syria."

07.12.2024 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Transcript of Press Stakeout of United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen Good to see you. We are all obviously following very closely the developments in Syria, and the situation is changing by the minute. So, while I'm addressing you, things are changing inside of Syria. ...

UN Special Envoy for #Syria: I have called for urgent political talks in Geneva to implement SCR 2254...all I'm talking to are backing this call. My hope is that I will be able to announce a date for this very soon. specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/transcript-p...

07.12.2024 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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UN Special Envoy for Syria If we do not see de-escalation & a rapid move to serious political process.. then I fear we will see a deepening of crisis. #Syria will be in grave danger of further division, deterioration & destruction Text of briefing: specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

03.12.2024 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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SPECIAL: Syria -- Nov 26-Dec 3, 2024 HTS & opposition take Aleppo city, doubling territory in 6 days

OK, here we go.

Here's a comprehensive guide to what's happened in #Syria in recent days -- lots of exclusive details, data & analysis on the capture of #Aleppo & much more.

www.syriaweekly.com/p/special-sy...

03.12.2024 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 128    ๐Ÿ” 53    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Home UN Web TV is available 24 hours a day with selected LIVE programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.

UN Special Envoy for Syria briefs the Security Council today at 3pm New York/9pm Geneva #Syria Watch live here: webtv.un.org/en

03.12.2024 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Statement Attributable to the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Mr. Geir O. Pedersen I am closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Syria. Recent days have seen a dramatic shift in frontlines, including significant advances by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group that remains a desig...

UN SpecialEnvoy for #Syria: I have repeatedly warned of risks of escalation in Syria of dangers of mere conflict management rather than conflict resolution...What we see in #Syria today is...collective failure to bring about..genuine political process specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/statement-at...

01.12.2024 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Syria: Response to Displacement in Aleppo - Flash Update No. 02, 29 November 2024 - Syrian Arab Republic Situation Report in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Food and Nutrition, Health and more; published on 29 Nov 2024 by OCHA

OCHA Flash Update #2: Response to Displacement in #Aleppo #Syria reliefweb.int/report/syria...

29.11.2024 20:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you @idreesahmad.bsky.social ! Grateful to be on your list... and for all the names of people to follow!

29.11.2024 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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North-west Syria: Escalation of Hostilities - Flash Update No. 1, 28 November 2024 - Syrian Arab Republic Situation Report in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Health and more; published on 28 Nov 2024 by OCHA

OCHA Northwest #Syria: Escalation of Hostilities - Flash Update 125 attacks and 14,000 people displaced in three days reliefweb.int/report/syria...

29.11.2024 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dept Envoy for Syria: immediate priority for Syria is de-escalation. Country is being battered by relentless storms of regional conflict & by rising waves of conflict within its own borders. This year is well on track to be most violent since 2020... specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/sites/defaul...

21.11.2024 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

super helpful, thanks @andymucino.bsky.social

17.11.2024 11:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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