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UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Syria, first by a chief in 17 years

25 Temmuz 2026Al Jazeera

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has made his first official visit to Syria in 17 years, marking a significant moment in the country's diplomatic landscape. During this visit, he is set to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was previously under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
This meeting could indicate a shift in the UN's approach towards Syria and its leadership.
The last visit by a UN Secretary-General to Syria occurred in 2006, highlighting the long-standing tensions and complexities of the Syrian conflict. The recent lifting of sanctions on al-Sharaa indicates a possible shift in the UN's stance, reflecting changing geopolitical dynamics in the region.
Guterres's visit to Syria may signal a potential thaw in relations between the UN and the Syrian government, which has faced international isolation for years. The meeting with al-Sharaa, a figure once sanctioned by the UN, raises questions about the future of international diplomacy in Syria and the possible easing…

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