UN: fighting with militants in Syria must be accompanied by a political process

UN: fighting with militants in Syria must be accompanied by a political process

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Strikes on the positions of the Islamic state can benefit the humanitarian situation in Syria, said the special envoy of the UN Secretary General, Staffan de Mistura

United Nations, September 24. The application of the United States and its allies strikes on militant positions the group the Islamic State (IG) in Syria can benefit the humanitarian situation in the country and lead to a reduction in the number of refugees, said the special envoy of UN Secretary General, Staffan de Mistura.

“I think that would be reduced if the pressure of ISIL (” Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant “- the name of the IG until June 30, 2014) on the local population, then decrease the flow of refugees / Syria /, which in turn will lead to reduce the need (people) in humanitarian aid “, – he said after a meeting with the foreign ministers of the member countries of the League of Arab States.

However, the emissary said that he hoped that the fight against the Islamic State in Syria accompanied by a political process.

“It is not enough only one response to the security threat to the Islamic State. Need a political process, and everyone understands this, including (UAR President Bashar) Assad, when I told him about it,” – says de Mistura.

Special Envoy of Secretary General outlined three conditions on which performance depends on the success of efforts for a peaceful settlement.

“At the moment we have three priorities: to do anything that might help to reduce the level of violence, to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including through the country’s borders and within its limits, as well as contribute to the political process”, – he explained.

Staffan de Mistura, also pointed to the positive role that Iran could play in resolving the conflict in Syria.

“I believe that Iran – a major player, and I hope that it will become an important partner in the case, if there is a political process,” – said the Italian diplomat.

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