UN envoy for Syria alarmed by clashes and killings in coastal areas
The UN special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has expressed grave concern over the intensifying clashes and rising death toll in coastal areas of the country.
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- Published Date: 08:45 | 07 March 2025
- Modified Date: 08:45 | 07 March 2025
The UN special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, said on Friday he was alarmed by intense clashes and killings in coastal areas between Syrian Caretaker Authority forces and elements loyal to the former regime, "with very troubling reports of civilian casualties".
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