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Syria’s economy has hit its lowest point since the country’s civil war began nearly 12 years ago, with severe fuel shortages in both government and rebel-held areas, spiraling inflation and the Syrian currency hitting an all-time low on the black market. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) A man buys firewood in Aleppo, Syria, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2022 ...
Dec 21, 2023 · Two weeks from the end of the year, the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan for Syria is only 33 per cent funded. Just $1.8 billion has been received out of the required $5.4 billion. “As we have repeatedly warned, this lack of resources is severely constraining our ability to provide critical life-saving assistance to millions of people in need ...
Aug 3, 2023 · 2011-2021. Syria conflict had “decisively shifted in the Syrian regime’s favor.”. In April, a chlorine gas attack by Syrian military forces in Douma prompted British, French, and U.S. missile strikes on three chemical weapon storage and research sites. By late 2018, the Syrian government had recaptured most areas formerly held by ...
5 days ago · The ICRC has been present in Syria since 1967. It currently works to support the most vulnerable who have been affected by over a decade-long conflict. The ICRC carries out its activities in Syria in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, to contribute to better access to food, improve access to medical services, rehabilitate water and ...
Dec 18, 2015 · There are actually two wars going on in Syria. First came the rebellion against Syrian President Bashar Assad. Assad succeeded his father as authoritarian leader of Syria in 2000. He responded to ...
Mar 21, 2024 · Syria: Political deadlock and violence fuels humanitarian crisis. Over 16.7 million people in Syria need humanitarian assistance. After thirteen years of conflict in Syria, a continuing political stalemate threatens to prolong the suffering of millions and hinder efforts to bring about peace, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Thursday.
Mar 11, 2024 · From the Commission of Inquiry, chairperson Paulo Pinheiro insisted that the Syrian people “cannot sustain” any more fighting, after 13 years of war which have left 16.7 million inside the country in need of humanitarian assistance - the largest number of people in need since the start of the crisis.
