UN chief calls for extension of Syria cross-border aid resolution

NEW YORK, June 21 ― UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday called for the Security Council to extend its authorisation of cross-border aid into northwest Syria by a year ― a policy that veto-holding Russia has criticised.

Russia could veto a proposal to extend the cross-border aid mechanism, having already forced a reduction in the number of allowed border crossings on the grounds that it violates Syria's sovereignty. “I strongly appeal to the members of the Council to maintain consensus on allowing cross-border operations, by renewing resolution 2585 for an additional 12 months,” he added.

“It is a moral imperative to address the suffering and vulnerability of 4.1 million people in the area who need aid and protection,” said Guterres.

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