UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has
warned that a military action against Syria could spark further sectarian
violence in the country already suffering from a humanitarian crisis
"unprecedented" in recent history.
Speaking at a humanitarian meeting
on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Friday, Ban called on world powers to put
aside their differences over the Syrian conflict, and to take concerted action
to get desperately needed aid to the population.
"I must warn that
ill-considered military action could cause serious and tragic consequences, and
with an increased threat of further sectarian violence," Ban said.
About a third of Syria's pre-war
20.8 million population has fled abroad or have been forced from their homes
during the war which is now in its third year, UN refugee agency data showed.
"This is a humanitarian crisis
of unprecedented proportions in recent history," Ban said.
But "as some flee the country,
others dig in to fight," Ban said, pointing to the need therefore to
"avoid further militarization of the conflict and revitalize the search
for a political settlement instead."
With a political solution proving
elusive as world leaders dig in their heels over their entrenched positions,
Ban called for unity in securing humanitarian aid for the population.
A funding shortage was also
threatening to leave refugees in neighboring countries with no food, he said,
adding that stocks would run out within days in Lebanon and within two weeks in
Jordan.
"The world must do everything
within its powers to stop the suffering of the Syrian people. Let us use this
united recognition of the problem as our starting point for focused and
positive action," he added.
"Your support in exercising
leverage on all parties to facilitate humanitarian access is critical."
The call for military action against
Syria intensified after foreign-backed opposition forces accused the Syrian
government of launching a chemical attack on militant strongholds in the
suburbs of Damascus on August 21, which killed hundreds of Syrians.
The Syrian government has repeatedly
said the deadly attack was a false-flag operation carried out by the militants
in a bid to draw in foreign military intervention.
The Obama administration has,
however, said it “has the right” to attack Syria even if the Congress does not
approve the measure.
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