Summary
A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) delegation visited Syria for the first time, nearly a year after Bashar al-Assad was ousted. The UNSC team plans to meet with new Syrian leaders and civil society members and address continued violence and international relations issues.
Key Facts
- The UNSC delegation arrived in Syria at the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing from Lebanon.
- The visit is the UNSC's first official trip to Syria.
- The Syrian government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, succeeded after Bashar al-Assad's ousting last year.
- The UNSC aims to support a peaceful transition in Syria.
- Israel's military actions in Syria have increased, including territorial occupation in the Golan Heights.
- Meetings will also take place in Lebanon following the Syria visit.
- The UNSC trip seeks to improve dialogue between the United Nations and Syria.
- Slovenia's UN ambassador, Samuel Zbogar, emphasized the importance of this visit.
