STORY: UN human rights chief calls for inclusive dialogue among Syrian parties
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:15
LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Palais of Nations
2. various of the end-of-year press conference of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
3. SOUNDBITE (English): VOLKER TURK, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

STORYLINE:

United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged on Monday for Syrian parties to engage in an inclusive dialogue to advance their country's transition process.
   
Speaking at the end-of-year press conference of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Turk expressed hope that the current circumstances would pave the way for such dialogue.

SOUNDBITE (English): VOLKER TURK, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
"It is really important - imperative, in fact - that all parties abide by their obligations and international humanitarian law and human rights law. All measures must be taken to ensure the protection of all minorities and to avert reprisals and acts of revenge. The only way forward is a nationally-owned political process that brings an end to the litany of suffering, fulfills the aspirations of all Syrians and ensures truth, justice, reparation, healing, and reconciliation. It is essential that the human rights of all Syrians are at the core of such a process through meaningful and inclusive participation, including notably of women and young people. Syria's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity must be restored. And my office is ready to support this transition process."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Geneva, Switzerland.
(XHTV)