UN special envoy for Syria discusses humanitarian aid with new authorities

UN Special Envoy to Damascus Geir Pedersen discussed the issues of humanitarian support for Syrian residents with the new authorities of the state. The relevant information was published on the UN website.

"Pedersen noted the readiness of the UN to provide comprehensive support to the Syrian people," - stated in the material.

It is specified that the special envoy also discussed the protection of civilians, humane treatment of former combatants, as well as the preservation of traces of crimes committed inside the state. Pedersen also reported on the readiness of the new Syrian authorities to interact with the "broad humanitarian society" to restore the country's economy.

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Earlier on December 10, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) called for $30 million to help 700,000 people in northwestern Syria. The funds will be used over the next four months. They will be used to provide immediate and permanent assistance to the most at-risk and vulnerable populations among those who have already been displaced in northwestern Syria.

Prior to that, on December 9, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had resigned as head of state after talks with the opposition and left the country, instructing a peaceful transfer of power.

On the same day, the national coalition of revolutionary and opposition forces of Syria announced the work on the formation of a transitional authority. In turn, Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali said that most of the ministers of the Syrian government remain in Damascus, and he himself is ready to cooperate with any elected leadership.

Against this backdrop, the IDF announced the deployment of forces along the Syrian border to ensure the safety of communities in the Golan Heights and Israeli citizens. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the demarcation agreement with Syria has been terminated due to the withdrawal of Syrian troops.

The situation in Syria escalated following a major attack by militias in Aleppo and Idlib that began on November 28 and led to a Syrian army response against the militants.