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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Regional war threatens Syria’s fragile transition

Two young Syrian children, Rami (10) and Noureddine (4), stand in front of damaged buildings in the Al-Tadamon neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria. The UNICEF-supported sewage rehabilitation project, funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank, has improved safety and living conditions for families in the area.
© UNICEF/Wissam Bashour Two children stand in front of damaged buildings in Damascus, Syria.

SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Regional war threatens Syria’s fragile transition

Peace and Security

The Security Council is meeting now at a critical juncture for Syria’s fragile transition. While the Iran-US ceasefire has temporarily eased regional spillover from Lebanon and elsewhere, conditions remain volatile in Syria. The reported US military withdrawal now completed, marks a milestone, yet the chamber faces a country grappling with deep internal fissures and external pressures. Follow full meetings coverage below and UN News app users should click here