“Syria is facing an enormous humanitarian crisis. We must ensure that the country receives increased immediate aid for its population and for refugees who wish to return. This is extremely important,” said Pedersen upon arriving in Damascus.
Pedersen also believes that establishing a credible justice system in Syria is crucial to prevent acts of revenge. “We need to ensure there is justice and accountability for the crimes committed. And we must make sure this happens through a credible justice system, without any acts of revenge,” he said in a statement to journalists.
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