“The Secretary-General is seriously concerned about the hostilities in northeast Syria, which have already led to many deaths among the civilian population and the displacement of at least 160 thousand civilians,” the statement said.
As noted, Guterres calls for maximum restraint and recalls that any military operation must fully comply with international law.
He also calls for an immediate de-escalation and emphasizes that all parties must resolve issues of concern to them in peaceful ways.
Earlier, the Council of the European Union called on Turkey to cease Operation "Source of Peace" in the SAR and withdraw its troops.