Damascus: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, marking the start of a significant visit to Syria and Lebanon from 14 to 16 January 2025. This visit is the first of its kind by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Syria and follows a previous visit to Lebanon in 2002.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, during his visit, Trk is scheduled to engage with a range of stakeholders, including government officials, representatives from civil society organisations, members of the diplomatic corps, and UN entities. The visit aims to address ongoing human rights issues and strengthen collaborative efforts in the region.
In addition, more information regarding a planned news conference, including registration details, will be provided locally as the visit progresses.