CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -It confirms the extension of the border crossing at Bab al-Hawa for an additional six months until 10 July 2023, in accordance with operative paragraph 2 of resolution 2642 (2022), and requests the Secretary-General to provide a report on the humanitarian needs in Syria no later than 10 June 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254 was unanimously adopted on 18 December 2015. It calls for a ceasefire and political settlement in Syria. This document describe the roadmap for Syria’s political transition. As of 2022, no real progress has been made to implement the resolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -In all affected parts of Syria, humanitarians have reported an urgent need for logistic, skilled rescue teams and temporary shelters. The UN is helping to mobilize emergency teams and relief operations, and many countries have already offered their support.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since 2012, the Council has adopted 27 resolutions on Syria or largely related to Syria. The UN continues to support efforts towards a Syrian-owned and led political solution to end more than a decade of war that has killed upwards of 350, 000 people and left 14.6 million in need of humanitarian aid.