UN: 40 percent of Syrians need humanitarian aid

[Redfairen]

Source: Deutsche Welle

UN human rights chief Valerie Amos told the Security Council in a closed door meeting on Monday that the humanitarian crisis in Syria is worsening rapidly, with 40 percent of the country's 23 million people now dependent on foreign assistance for their survival.

According to Amos, the number of Syrians dependent on foreign aid has risen to 9.3 million, up from 6.8 million in June. That includes 6.5 million people who are displaced inside the country, up from 4.25 million. Another 2.2 million have fled Syria altogether, with that number expected to rise to 3 million by the end of the year.

The UN human rights chief reportedly called on Security Council members to use their leverage with both the opposition and the regime to guarantee safe passage to doctors, medicine, and other humanitarian assistance.

“Amos continues to press the council for their help and influence over those parties who can ensure the protection of civilians and civilian facilities; the safe passage of medical personnel and supplies; the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance; and can facilitate progress in expanding critical, life-saving relief operations,” said Amanda Pitt, the spokeswoman for Amos.




Read more: http://www.dw.de/un-40-percent-of-syrians-need-humanitarian-aid/a-17204006

[lebkuchen]

1. While we're checking for chem weapons, the safety of disaster relief organizations ...

should be ensured. I give $ to organizations like Doctors without Borders, but not even they have not been able to get into Syria. The Syrian "government" needs to lay down weapons and let these people in.

[Uncle Joe]

2. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Redfairen.