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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, July 28 (Xinhua) — The UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said on Monday that the interim authorities in Syria must act in a professional and disciplined manner.
“A sovereign Syria must ultimately have a monopoly on the legitimate use of force and operate within the rule of law,” he told the UN Security Council.
Mr. Pedersen expressed concern about credible reports of widespread violations in As-Suwayda, including summary executions and arbitrary killings, kidnappings, destruction of private property and looting of homes. He noted that the alleged perpetrators included members of the Syrian security forces and individuals associated with the interim authorities.
“Religious incitement and offensive behaviour, particularly during security operations, are simply unforgivable. The state has a responsibility to act professionally and with discipline, even when under attack. It must take control of its forces and ensure clear accountability – the key to rebuilding trust, strengthening security and promoting unity,” he said.
Syrians must feel that the state and its forces exist only to protect them, according to the stated policy of the interim president, Pedersen said, adding that “the gap between this policy and the reality on the ground must be closed.”
Loyalty to the state “must be earned through a genuine process that builds a representative state, protects the rights of all and accepts all sections of society as equals,” he added.
Speaking about the inclusiveness of the political transition, Pedersen said that “many Syrians express concerns about the centralization of power, limited transparency, weak checks and balances, and insufficient means for genuine public consultation, participation and oversight,” warning of the risk of “deepening feelings of alienation and undermining faith in the transition process.”
The UN envoy said the formation of the People's Council was a crucial step in the political transition and was expected to take place in September.
“It is absolutely essential that all major Syrian groups and components are fully involved in the elections as voters and candidates,” Pedersen said, referring to the importance of women’s participation in the process.
The UN envoy said the world body “stands ready to do everything we can to help, working with the interim authorities and all Syrians,” adding that “the political transition in Syria simply cannot fail.” –0–
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