Syrian Arab News Agency S A N A
Geneva, SANA- Karla Quintana, Head of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria, keens to work hand in hand with people in Syria to know and determine the fate of the missing persons in it, describing what happened recently in the country and the fall of the former regime as a pivotal moment in the ongoing quest of Syrians for truth and justice.
“Quintana stressed that all missing persons in Syria fall within the mandate of the independent institution, regardless of their nationality, group, ethnicity, political affiliation, or the reasons and circumstances surrounding their disappearance.” Quintana said in a press statement carried by the United Nations News Centre.
She stressed that the independent institution is committed to working and coordinating with all relevant parties in line with its mandate and nature, including interim authorities, member states, international organizations, and “most importantly, families of the missing and civil society.”
She underlined the need to protect and preserve important records, information, data and sites, such as burial sites. She noted that even well-intentioned actions can inadvertently damage these vital resources, jeopardizing the ability of families and the community to uncover the truth about missing persons.
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