The UN envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, cautioned that conflict continues in the country despite the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Pedersen highlighted recent clashes between pro-Kurdish forces and pro-Turkish groups, calling for renewed efforts towards a ceasefire and the easing of sanctions to enable reconstruction. He noted significant violence that resulted in over 200 casualties recently and stressed the need for inclusive political transition to secure international support for rebuilding efforts.