A/RES/80/224
Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic
Commission of Inquiry that found a wave of violence since January in coastal and
western central Syria, including in Latakia, including reports of abductions, enforced
disappearances and arbitrary detentions, and acts that may amount to war crimes, the
latter being perpetrated by both the remnants of the Assad regime and aligned militias
and individuals linked to the interim government force, as well as by private
individuals, and acknowledging that the access granted by the Syrian Government to
the Commission enabled the Commission to conduct its investigations independently,
without interference and in full conformity with its mandate,
Welcoming recent statements by the Syrian authorities condemning the violence
in coastal and southern regions and initiating steps to investigate and hold accountable
those responsible, including the establishment of national fact-finding commissions,
and stressing the need to end impunity for all violations and abuses, past and present,
in a manner consistent with international obligations, commitments and standards,
Acknowledging the continuous threat that anti‑personnel mines and
indiscriminate explosive weapons pose to civilians, including many children and
women, which have killed thousands and restrict access to essential lands, severely
impacting daily life and safety,
Encouraging efforts by the Government of Syria in accordance with its
obligations under international law, to take steps to prevent terrorist groups from
operating in Syrian territory, in line with international law, to safeguard peace and
enhance security and stability, while underlining the importance of ensuring the
access of all Syrians to representation and participation in the political process and
State institutions,
Welcoming the lifting of most sanctions applied to Syria, including recent
exemptions, exceptions and suspensions of sanctions and restrictive measures, and
encouraging further steps to lift remaining sanctions in line with developments on the
ground and where consistent with international law and accountability efforts in order
to enhance the delivery of humanitarian aid throughout Syria, and promote long -term
recovery and reconstruction efforts in support of the country’s prosperity and long term stability,
Noting that, according to the United Nations, more than 1 million Syrian
refugees and 1.8 million internally displaced persons have returned home since
December 2024, and expressing deep appreciation for the significant efforts that have
been made by neighbouring countries and other countries in the region to
accommodate Syrian refugees, while noting that more than half of the population of
Syria remains displaced from their homes, including 4.5 million refugees living
abroad and more than 7 million internally displaced persons inside the country,
Calling for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2475 (2019) of
20 June 2019 on the situation of persons with disabilities in armed conflict, expressing
serious concern regarding the disproportionate impact that armed conflict has on
persons with disabilities, in particular on women and children with disabilities,
including abandonment, violence and lack of access to basic services, stressing the
protection and assistance needs of all affected civilian populations, and emphasizing
the need to consider the particular needs of persons with disabilities in humanitarian
response by the Syrian Government,
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Affirms support for the Syrian people in their pursuit of a peaceful,
representative and comprehensive political process, in line with the spirit of Security
Council resolution 2254 (2015) of 18 December 2015 and in line with the stated
commitment of the Syrian Government to a comprehensive political transition;
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