UN Security Council Condemns Violence in Suwaida, Syria, Calls for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Access

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The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the violence perpetrated against civilians in the Suwaida governorate of Syria since 12 July, which has resulted in mass killings and the internal displacement of over 192,000 people. The Council called on all parties to adhere to the ceasefire arrangement and ensure the protection of the civilian population. The 15-member organ reiterated its commitment to respecting human rights and international humanitarian law, while also emphasizing the importance of protecting medical personnel and humanitarian personnel.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Security Council condemned the violence in Suwaida, Syria, which has resulted in mass killings and the displacement of over 192,000 people since 12 July.
  • The Council called on all parties to adhere to the ceasefire arrangement and ensure the protection of the civilian population.
  • The 15-member organ reiterated its commitment to respecting human rights and international humanitarian law, including the protection of medical personnel and humanitarian personnel.
  • The Council urged all parties to ensure full, safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access for the United Nations, its implementing partners, and other humanitarian organizations.
  • The interim authorities were called upon to protect all Syrians, regardless of ethnicity or religion, in order to ensure genuine safety and protection.
  • The Security Council reaffirmed its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Statistics:

  • 192,000 people internally displaced due to violence in Suwaida, Syria, since 12 July.
  • 12 July marked the start of the violence in Suwaida, Syria.
  • The Security Council has adopted a Presidential Statement (S/PRST/2025/6) condemning the violence and calling for a ceasefire.
  • Over 1 million people displaced in Syria due to conflict since 2011 (according to updates from the UNHCR).

Sources:

  • United Nations Security Council Presidential Statement (S/PRST/2025/6)
  • United Nations General Assembly and Security Council