United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to increase support for Syria as the nation begins to recover from over a decade of civil war. Guterres made the appeal during a visit to Damascus, the first by a UN Secretary-General since 2009. The visit signals a renewed focus on the humanitarian and rebuilding needs of the war-torn country. While details of specific aid requests were not immediately available, the Secretary-General’s presence highlights the urgency of the situation. The decade-long conflict has left Syria with widespread destruction and a significant humanitarian crisis. Guterres’ plea aims to galvanize international efforts to assist in the long process of reconstruction and recovery for the Syrian people. The call for support emphasizes the importance of sustained engagement from the global community.