UN's Syria envoy calls for 'bold moves' from new government

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a press conference in Damascus
FILE PHOTO: United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a press conference in Damascus, Syria January 22, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said on Friday that now is the time for a "genuine, credible and inclusive transitional government" after noting the constitutional declaration issued by the caretaker authorities.

Envoy Geir Pedersen "hopes this (declaration) will move Syria toward restoring the rule of law and promoting an orderly, inclusive transition," according to a statement.

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