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flag UN Syria envoy Geir Pedersen resigns after nearly seven years of failed peace efforts.

flag UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen has announced his resignation after nearly seven years in the role, stepping down for personal reasons. flag Appointed in 2018, he led UN diplomatic efforts during the ongoing Syrian civil war, aiming to implement Security Council Resolution 2254 for a political solution between the government and opposition. flag Despite persistent challenges, the conflict has caused nearly half a million deaths and displaced half the country’s prewar population. flag Pedersen called for international support and inclusive governance, expressing hope for Syria’s future. flag His departure leaves a key leadership gap in the UN’s Syria mission.

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