Humanitarians say the Bab al-Hawa crossing at the Turkish border is the critical lifeline to reach 4.1 million, mostly women and children, with food, COVID-19 vaccinations, critical medical supplies, access to clean water and education, especially after other aid avenues have been closed.
Aid agencies warn of crisis if U.N. does not allow aid to northwest Syria
World faces difficult task in seeking lasting peace in Syrian conflict
Turkey’s incursion into northeast Syria after the sudden pullout of U.S. military forces has raised moral questions on the responsibility to protect civilians caught in the middle of a new conflict.
Pope writes Syrian president, urging him to protect civilians, seek peace
Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to put an end to his country’s eight-year-long conflict and seek reconciliation for the good of the nation and its vulnerable people.