United Nations Special Envoy

Geir Pedersen speaks at the Doha Forum on December 8, 2024

UN’s top envoy for Syria: HTS actions could help reassess its terror designation

Geir Pedersen is no stranger to Middle East hotspots, but for six years his mission in Syria was frustrated by the Assad regime. With Assad gone, the priorities are stability and inclusivity, he says

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In her new book 'I Accuse', the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese methodically lays out Israel's countless breaches of international law.

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One UN envoy's quest to hold Israel accountable under international law

In her new book 'I Accuse', the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese methodically lays out Israel's countless breaches of international law

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UN Envoy to Syria: Arab normalisation presents unique opportunity that must be seized

In an exclusive interview, UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pederson tells Al Majalla about his 'step-for-step' approach to resolving the Syrian conflict, while welcoming Arab normalisation efforts

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