MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2602(RSP))
On the situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire
B-10-2026-0140
on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Alexander Sell, Petr Bystron
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This resolution addresses the situation in Northeast Syria, violence against civilians, and the need for a sustainable ceasefire. It calls for respect for international humanitarian law, support for a Syrian-led political process, and EU focus on border security and counter-terrorism.¶¶¶ It welcomes the lifting of EU economic measures on Syria, except security-based ones, and calls for humanitarian aid to go through UN channels and for safe return of refugees.¶¶¶
Key points
- Expresses regret over civilian suffering and calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protecting civilians, medical facilities, schools, and humanitarian personnel.¶
- Notes improved security and political situation in Syria, considering it a precondition for normalisation and political reconciliation.¶
- Observes that Syria is in a transitional stabilisation phase, not a full-scale civil war, with lower violence than 2011-2019.¶
- Reaffirms support for Syria's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and a Syrian-led political process under UN auspices per UNSC Resolution 2254.¶
- Welcomes UN agencies' humanitarian work and considers them primary coordinators of assistance.¶
- Notes the lifting of EU economic restrictive measures on Syria, except security-based ones, to support rebuilding and economic recovery.¶
- Expresses concern over detention facilities for ISIS-affiliated individuals, warns of escape risks, and calls for strengthened border controls to prevent terrorist infiltration.¶
- Takes note of Türkiye's position demanding disarmament of armed groups it sees as threats.¶
- Acknowledges US and regional diplomatic efforts for ceasefire and the regional nature of the conflict.¶
- Notes Israel's security concerns about Iranian military presence in Syria.¶
- Calls for EU to use diplomatic tools, channel humanitarian support multilaterally, and avoid direct political or military involvement.¶
- Calls on member states to facilitate safe return of Syrian nationals no longer needing protection, and stresses EU security and counter-terrorism priorities.¶¶
Who is affected
- Syrian civilians in Northeast Syria, who are to be protected under international humanitarian law.¶
- EU member states, which are called to strengthen border controls and facilitate refugee returns.¶¶¶
- UN agencies, which are to coordinate humanitarian assistance and receive EU funding.¶¶
- Türkiye, whose security concerns are noted regarding armed groups.¶