The UN special envoy for Syria said on Tuesday European nations should not rush to repatriate refugees to the country following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government, and he urged foreign players, including Israel, not to intervene militarily.
Syria remained in disorder three days after Assad's overthrow, with conflict continuing in the northeast and Israel bombing targets and expanding its buffer zone inside the country.
"The situation in Syria is still fluid," Geir Pedersen told a news conference at the United Nations' Geneva headquarters.
While many Syrians were eager to return home, "there are livelihood challenges still. The humanitarian situation is disastrous. The economy has collapsed.
"(Going back) is something many, many Syrians are hoping for, but let's makes sure the international community is helping them in this process," he said.