Joint Statement by
Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the League of Arab States
Call for Adha Cease-fire in Syria
The Secretaries-General of the United Nations and
of the League of Arab States appeal to all warring parties in Syria to heed the
call of the Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi for a ceasefire and a
cessation of all violence in all its forms during the period of Eid Al Adha, to
allow the Syrian people to observe this important religious holiday in peace
and security. They call on all regional and international actors to
support this appeal.
This step needs to be sustained. It could
create the space to allow a peaceful political process that realizes the
legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people for democracy, equality and
justice.
The longer the violence lasts, the more difficult
it will be to find a political solution and rebuild Syria. The
Secretaries-General appeal to all, in particular the Government of the Syrian
Arab Republic as the stronger party, to show wisdom and vision and stop the
killing and destruction so that all the issues, however complex, can be
addressed through peaceful means.
The Secretaries-General call on all Syrian,
regional and international parties to take the necessary measures to ensure the
success of Mr. Brahimi's efforts.
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