Ban Ki-moon welcomes amnesty by Assad but calls on constructive dialogue with people
"I am deeply concerned about what is going on in Syria,” re-elected Secretary General of UN Ban Ki-moon told “BBC” adding: “and that is why I have been talking to President Assad and I have been speaking out through public messages."
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has renewed calls for Syria to allow fact-finding and humanitarian missions after months of anti-government protests.
"I recognise and I welcome this announcement of a general amnesty, but this should lead to a genuine and meaningful and very constructive dialogue with the people," Mr Ban said.