by Dolapo Adelana

Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres has called for restrained from all parties following the US airstrikes in Syria.

In a statement on Friday, Guterres sought for a political solution to the crisis.

Read full statement below:

I continue to follow the situation in Syria closely and with grave concern. I was abhorred by the chemical weapons attack in Khan Shaykhun, Syria, and the death and injury of many innocent civilians.

I was abhorred by the chemical weapons attack in Khan Shaykhun, Syria, and the death and injury of many innocent civilians.I have long stated that there needs to be accountability for such crimes, in line with existing international norms and Security Council resolutions.

I have long stated that there needs to be accountability for such crimes, in line with existing international norms and Security Council resolutions. I have been following reports of the air strikes against the Shayrat Airbase in Syria conducted by the United States.

I have been following reports of the air strikes against the Shayrat Airbase in Syria conducted by the United States.
Mindful of the risk of escalation, I appeal for restraint to avoid any acts that could deepen the suffering of the Syrian people. These events underscore my belief that there is no other way to solve the conflict than through a political solution. I call on the parties to urgently renew their commitment to making progress in the Geneva talks.

These events underscore my belief that there is no other way to solve the conflict than through a political solution. I call on the parties to urgently renew their commitment to making progress in the Geneva talks.

I call on the parties to urgently renew their commitment to making progress in the Geneva talks. A political solution also remains essential for progress in the fight against terrorism.

A political solution also remains essential for progress in the fight against terrorism. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for international peace and security. I call on the Council to unite and exercise that responsibility.

The Security Council has the primary responsibility for international peace and security. I call on the Council to unite and exercise that responsibility. For too long, international law has been ignored in the Syrian conflict, and it is our shared duty to uphold international standards of humanity. This is a prerequisite to ending the unrelenting suffering of the people of Syria.

For too long, international law has been ignored in the Syrian conflict, and it is our shared duty to uphold international standards of humanity. This is a prerequisite to ending the unrelenting suffering of the people of Syria.

Oludolapo Adelana

Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.