UN Security Council briefed on Syria transition

UN Security Council briefed on Syria transition

Senior UN officials told the Security Council on Feb. 13 that Syria’s fragile political transition has gained momentum following a landmark agreement between Damascus and Kurdish authorities in the northeast. Still, they warned that renewed violence in the south, Israeli incursions, and deep humanitarian needs continue to underscore the precarious path to stability. Briefing for the first time as deputy special envoy for Syria, Claudio Cordone h…