Guterres calls for restraint in Syria

new york - The Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres has to show the warring parties in Syria Friday asked composure. This is necessary to prevent further suffering for the population.

' Thinking of the risk of escalation, I call for restraint. Any action that may worsen the suffering of the Syrian people must be prevented, 'Guterres said in a statement following the US cruise missile attack on a Syrian air base.

The UN Security Council meets Friday in an emergency meeting convened to discuss the situation in Syria. Russia has requested it.