The new spike of violence and actions undermining the
cessation of hostilities, notably the Syrian regime's most recent offensives
near Aleppo and east of Damascus, put the peace talks at risk, as the UN
Special Envoy de Mistura has said.
People of Syria are once more living in fear of their lives, after the
glimpse of the benefits peace could bring.
Returning to the fighting will achieve nothing but greater cost in human
lives, and is only delaying the negotiations that are the only way to bring
peace to the people of Syria.
The cessation of hostilities is indispensable for creating an enabling
environment for negotiations and for full, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian
access throughout Syria.
The parties' commitment to the cessation of hostilities is also crucial
to deliver on the confidence building measures agreed by the UN Security
Council, notably the release of all arbitrarily detained persons, starting with
women and children.
Pressure should be brought on all parties to respect the cessation of hostilities,
resume talks in good faith and make the work of the UN Special Envoy in
facilitating agreement between the Syrian parties possible.
We have a unique opportunity that must not be missed.
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