Addressing member states at the Security Council meeting on Thursday, he said the number of Syrian citizens trapped in the cycle of violence and suffering is increasing.
In Syria, which has been battling a civil war for more than a decade, millions of people have been forced to flee within the country’s borders and to other countries.
Ordinary citizens are living in complicated situations due to the activities of foreign forces, armed groups and listed terrorist groups. According to one estimate, more than 100,000 people have been arbitrarily detained or are missing.
Israeli airstrikes have also increased in Syria, and an attack near Palmyra on Wednesday killed several people in what is considered the deadliest Israeli strike to date.
Israel said Iran, Hezbollah or the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were targeted, but according to UN envoy Najat Roshdi, they were carried out in residential areas of Damascus, which also damaged civilian facilities.
Deep uncertainty
Millions of people are fleeing violence in Lebanon, deepening the crisis of displacement and humanitarian suffering, while resources to help those in need are in short supply.
The US has also targeted so-called Iran-backed groups. The move comes in response to drone strikes on their military bases in northeastern Syria.
He stressed the need to implement a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and said efforts should be made for a nationwide ceasefire in line with Security Council Resolution 2254.
“A cooperative approach must be adopted in dealing with terrorist groups listed by the Security Council.” Thousands of people are either missing or detained. Economy collapsed, infrastructure destroyed.
Over the past few weeks, half a million people have sought refuge in Syria due to the ongoing war in Lebanon, more than two-thirds of them Syrian nationals and nearly 50 percent children. Even before they took shelter, 1.67 crore people in the country were in need of humanitarian assistance.
Organized crime and illegal activities are on the rise, which will have a negative impact on society and is likely to increase instability.
Humans are the worst
Adam Vosornu, director of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), praised the Syrian government for keeping its borders open, but warned that airstrikes continued along the border, adding to the threat.
He said that amid the worsening situation, UN agencies are working to strengthen humanitarian aid efforts despite a shortage of financial resources, but the lack of aid funds cannot continue for long.
He said some Lebanese families decided to return because of the lack of facilities and poor living standards in northeastern Syria. Overcrowding in al-Hal camp and more than 270 cases of cholera are suspected to have emerged.
Emphasis on constitutional discussion
Special Deputy Envoy Roshdi said, the Middle East region is going through deep uncertainty and danger. But despite the current challenges, now is the right time to move forward to fulfill the legitimate aspirations of Syrian citizens and ensure the country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
According to him, after 14 years of violent conflict, there are no easy solutions to overcome the current challenges and this requires a concrete political process.
The Special Deputy Envoy suggested the resumption of constitutional committee meetings for Syria and said he looked forward to talks with the Syrian government and opposition in the coming days.
At the same time, confidence-building steps must be taken step by step and Syrian civil society must be brought together.