United Nations, July 29 -- UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said Monday that the Syrian interim authorities must act professionally and with discipline.
"A sovereign Syria must ultimately hold the monopoly on the legitimate use of force and operate under the rule of law," he told the UN Security Council.
Pedersen expressed concern about credible reports of widespread violations and abuses in Sweida, including summary executions and arbitrary killings, kidnappings, destruction of private property and looting of homes. He noted that among the reported perpetrators were members of the Syrian security forces and individuals affiliated with the interim authorities.
"Sectarian incitement and abusive conduct particularly during secur...