Guterres Visits Damascus Amid Syria's Recovery | Annapolis News

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres made his first trip to Damascus since 2009, meeting interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa and touring key sites—including the Umayyad Mosque and the notorious Saydnaya prison—to signal global solidarity with Syria’s shattered people. Amid a decade-long war that left the nation in ruins and 90% of its population in poverty, Guterres called for urgent international aid to fund the $10s of billions needed for reconstruction. He also condemned Israel’s actions in southern Syria, warning that Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity—especially over the Golan Heights—must not be violated, as regional security hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c84b797bac52887