Guterres arrives in Syria for first UN secretary-general visit since before civil war
Summary
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Syria for three days, marking the first UN chief visit since before the civil war started. He aims to support Syria’s rebuilding and encourage a stable and inclusive future after President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s leadership replaced Bashar al-Assad in 2024.Key Facts
- Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus, Syria, for a three-day visit.
- This is the first visit by a UN secretary-general to Syria since 2009.
- Syria’s civil war lasted over 13 years and ended with Assad’s overthrow in December 2024.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who replaced Assad, leads a new government formed from Islamist rebel factions.
- The UN supports Syria’s rebuilding and a political system that includes all ethnic and religious groups.
- Violence against minority groups, including Alawites and Druze, has occurred since the transition.
- Guterres called for accountability for sectarian violence during his visit.
- Guterres plans to meet with President Sharaa, civil society leaders, and the new Syrian parliament.
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