Guterres sees the fall of Al Assad as a “historic opportunity” for a future of peace in Syria

The Secretary General of the UN marks as a priority an arduous “inclusive political transition” and an institutional renewal MADRID Dec. 8 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, considered this Sunday that the fall of the “dictatorial regime” of Syrian President Bashar al Assad represents “a historic opportunity” for a future of peace in Syria after half a century of family autocracy and 14 years of “brutal” civil war.

In his reaction to the fall of Damascus, the Secretary General recognizes an arduous path ahead “to guarantee an orderly political transition towards an institutional renewal” but has insisted to begin with that “the future of Syria is a question that corresponds to the Syrians.” determine”.

“I reiterate my call for calm and to avoid violence at this very delicate moment, while protecting the rights of all Syrians, without distinction,” he said.

“We will need the support of the international community to ensure that any political transition is inclusive and comprehensive, and meets the legitimate aspirations of the people of Syria, in all their diversity,” he said.

Finally, the Secretary General stated that “the United Nations will honor the memory of those who have borne the burden of this conflict” and reiterated the commitment of the institution he leads to “help Syrians build a country where reconciliation, justice , freedom and prosperity are realities shared by all.