Western Turkish countries The United Nations encouraged the extension of Decision authorizing delivery of Vital humanitarian aid to besieged northwest Syria through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing.
The aid process was long drawn out in place Since 2014, and the most recent six- So a month set Expires January 10, 2023.
Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting, Turkey’s ambassador to the United Nations, Feridun Sinirlioglu, said the ruling is continuing of Lifesaving humanitarian aid critical Ever since the humanitarian crisis has been prolonged over the years with growing needs.
“The cross-border operation has proven to be a reliable lifeline of humanitarian assistance for millions of people in Northwestern Syria. This assistance goes beyond material aid and also includes critical support in education, protection and health services.
Sinirlioğlu said size, scope and efficiency of Cross-border operation has no match or alternate and added”none hidden agenda in issue here. The goal is nothing but to save lives of these who He depends on This help. ”
According to the United Nations, about 15.3 million people It will require humanity protection and help in 2023, highest Since the beginning of dispute in 2011
Irish Ambassador Fergal Mithen urged all channels of access always be available like he said on In my name or for me of Norway and Ireland as co-pen on The Syrian humanitarian file. said Mithen though the cross caravans of Aid in northwest Syria continues to increase in Frequency and size, they are not able to replace the scope or sight of massive cross-border operations. The closely monitored transnational mechanism remains an indispensable lifeline for the provision of food, shelter, washing, protection, vaccines and critical medical services for millions of Syrians in need,” He said.
Deputy US Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Wood said the cross-border operation is among the most secure and transparent anywhere. in the world. “There is simply no alternative for Aid across borders” added.
The UN aid official, Martin Griffiths, said the social and economic downturn was the worst from the start of Crisis stressed on Importance of Maintain the lifeline for millions in Northwest amidst a cholera outbreak in the middle of winter. The United Nations has reported 62,000 suspected cholera cases, including 100 deaths from the disease. of December 18, 2022.
According to the United Nations, nearly 600 trucks have delivered food and other essential aid across the border in To northwest Syria every month in 2022.
Russia’s ambassador to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, accused the West of Politicization of humanitarian aid operations in Syria. “The picture surrounding the border crossing mechanism was not transparent,” he said. he is also He said that Western sanctions are affecting lives of Ordinary Syrians were “illegal and unilaterally unacceptable”.
