UNSC’s A3+ Group ‘Unequivocally’ Condemns Zionist Aggressions Against Syria
The A3+ group at the UN Security Council has firmly condemned the recent Zionist aggression targeting several regions in Syria, deeming it a blatant violation of international law. The group cautioned that ongoing destabilization could exacerbate tensions in an already vulnerable Middle Eastern region.
This condemnation was articulated by Michael Imran Kanu, the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the A3+ group. This coalition comprises three African non-permanent members of the Security Council—Algeria, Sierra Leone, and Somalia—along with Guyana from the Caribbean. The statement was made during an emergency meeting focused on the situation in Syria.
The group expressed its “deep concern” regarding the recent developments in the Syrian Arab Republic, reiterating its commitment to a “stable, sovereign, and prosperous Syria.” It warned that continued instability could further deteriorate the situation in this already fragile region.
In this context, the A3+ group condemned the recent airstrikes on various locations in Syria, including military headquarters that served as a temporary seat for the Ministry of Defense and sites near the presidential palace in Damascus.
These actions “represent a clear violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter, particularly Article 2(4), which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations and the principles of international humanitarian law,” the group stated.
The A3+ group emphasized that these strikes breach the terms of the 1974 disengagement agreement between the Zionist entity and Syria, calling for full respect and implementation of this agreement, alongside relevant Security Council resolutions, including the recently adopted Resolution 2782, which underscores the importance of adherence to this agreement.
On the political front, the Sierra Leonean diplomat reaffirmed the group’s support for “a Syrian-led political transition that allows all Syrians, regardless of ethnicity or religion, to participate in building the future of their country.” He stressed that Syria must be “built by all Syrians and for all Syrians, without exclusion, is the only path to durable peace and remains pivotal to regional peace and security.”
Regarding the security situation, the group strongly condemned the recent acts of violence in the Sweida province, calling for accountability for those responsible. The group also urged the Syrian interim authorities to conduct “thorough, transparent, and impartial investigations” into these incidents.
Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria, the A3+ group warned that “external interference continues to fuel instability and deepen Syria’s fragility,” urging all parties involved to prioritize dialogue and refrain from any actions that could exacerbate the situation.
