Situation in Syria at High Risk for Backsliding, Special Envoy Tells Security Council, Urging Government, Opposition to Restart Geneva Peace Talks
While there had been some progress, the situation in Syria remained fragile and highly susceptible to backsliding, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country warned today, urging both sides to assess the situation realistically and responsibly and return to Geneva talks, which he said he intended to reconvene in October.