UN officials tell Security Council Syria shows progress but acute humanitarian needs remain
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UN officials briefed the Security Council on Syria's situation, noting clear signs of progress after over a decade of crisis but emphasizing that acute humanitarian needs remain. Assistant Secretary-General Indrika Ratwatte highlighted a genuine opportunity for Syrians to move from survival toward recovery, though sustained humanitarian action, political will, and investment are essential. Displacement persists and conditions for sustainable returns remain uneven.
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· 3 pulledThere is now a genuine opportunity to help Syrians move from survival towards recovery.
This moment requires ambition anchored in realism: sustained humanitarian action, political will and investment are essential to help Syrians move beyond emergency assistance and rebuild their lives.
Humanitarian needs remain acute, displacement persists and conditions for sustainable returns are still uneven.
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