Finland: A statement on the conflict in Syria continuing for 10 years

NordenBladet — Today marks ten years of the conflict in Syria. Countless violations of human rights and international humanitarian law have caused enormous suffering.

Around 60 % of the Syrian population lacks food security. 5.6 million Syrians are refugees, and 6.2 million people are displaced within Syria. Finland strongly calls on the parties of the conflict for a political resolution. Read also the Syria declaration of the high representative on behalf of the EU on the website of the Council of the European Union.