Qatar has called for heightened international pressure to achieve a political solution in Syria that meets the demands of the Syrian people.
This call was made on Wednesday, reflecting Qatar’s continued commitment to addressing the prolonged conflict in Syria.
The Qatari mission in Geneva expressed its position via its official account on the platform “X” (formerly Twitter).
The mission welcomed ongoing efforts to end impunity and ensure accountability for those responsible for violations against the Syrian populace.
The conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has resulted in one of the most severe humanitarian crises in recent history.
Over a decade of violence has led to the displacement of millions of people, both within Syria and as refugees in neighboring countries and beyond.
The war has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and has seen widespread atrocities committed by various factions, including the Syrian government, opposition forces, and extremist groups like ISIS.
Efforts to reach a political solution have been ongoing but fraught with challenges. Multiple rounds of peace talks, primarily facilitated by the United Nations, have struggled to produce a lasting resolution.
The Syrian government’s stance, backed by Russia and Iran, often clashes with that of the opposition, supported by Western nations, Turkey, and Gulf states like Qatar.
Qatar has been a vocal advocate for the rights of the Syrian people and has supported various initiatives aimed at providing humanitarian aid and achieving justice for victims of the conflict.
The Qatari mission’s recent statements underscore the need for continued international efforts to address the root causes of the conflict and to hold perpetrators of human rights violations accountable.