Damascus: Europe and the Arabs

The United Nations spokesperson said that the organization is closely monitoring developments on the ground in Syria and reiterates the need for the protection of civilians to remain a top priority.

In his daily press briefing, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said that all parties in Syria have a clear responsibility to avoid actions that could endanger civilians, increase tensions, or lead to further displacement.

Haq added that the UN Secretary-General urges all parties to maintain de-escalation, adhere to the ceasefire, and implement the details of the recent agreement without delay and in a spirit of compromise, with full respect for the rights, safety, and dignity of all communities. This was reported in the UN daily news bulletin. Many statements have been issued by various international parties calling on Syrians to calm the situation and work to protect civilians. The most important question for Syrians remains: Is this the new Syria you dreamed of after the fall of the Assad regime? Amidst renewed conflicts and military incursions by air and land from external parties, and despite the expectation of agreements with these parties involving concessions in exchange for positive outcomes that only appear in media statements and have not materialized on the ground, the Syrian people have yet to be compensated for their suffering. Two days ago, a statement from the United Nations said, "The United Nations and its partners continue to provide humanitarian assistance following the recent clashes in the governorates of Aleppo, Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hasakah in Syria. Public services have been disrupted in Deir ez-Zor, and main roads have been temporarily closed, hindering civilians' access to education and healthcare. In Raqqa, damage to infrastructure has disrupted access between neighborhoods and the main water network. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that people continue to flee the cities of Raqqa, Tabqa, and Al-Thawrah towards the governorates of Hasakah and Qamishli. Hundreds of families remain unable to leave Tabqa and are taking refuge in public facilities. These newly displaced families are facing harsh winter conditions and severe shortages of food, shelter, tents, and heating fuel. The United Nations and its partners continue their efforts..." They provide responses in the areas they can access in various fields, including water and sanitation, and they also provide psychosocial support.