Syria has been ground zero for a lot of the world’s problems over the past few years. An estimated 250,000 people have died in the civil war that has engulfed the region and Islamic State has captured large pieces of land which it now controls. Other militant groups like Nusa Front also terrorise the people and oppose the government ruled by President Bashar al Assad. This situation may soon change.
The United Nations Security Council has come a consensus and approved a peace plan for Syria. This development occurred in New York, with diplomats and representatives of 17 countries, including Turkey and Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Jordan. The countries will now draw up lists of groups that they consider to be terrorist organisations, who will be excluded, while the Syrian government and other groups that form the opposition start a dialogue in January. This will be preceeded by a ceasefire. None of this, of course, involves Islamic State and Nusa Front.
The civil war has killed thousands and displaced thousands. It’s inevitable that the world comes together to find a solution to this, given that they need an answer to the refugee crisis engulfing Europe and the presence of Islamic State. This is a great move on the part of the UN Security Council. All eyes now, will be on the January talks.
