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Turkish Airstrikes in Syria Cause Damage That Exceeds Humanitarian Aid Capacity

Posted on 23 February 2024

Months of Turkish airstrikes in northeast Syria have resulted in widespread power outages and fuel shortages, affecting millions of residents. The airstrikes targeted key infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities,…
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Political protesting escalates in Syria

Posted on 06 September 2023

Last week, extreme protests erupted in Syria – originally in relation to the deep economic crisis the nation is suffering from, but since evolving into a protest of political nature.
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Critical Türkiye-Syria border crossing to remain open

Posted on 10 August 2023

Six months after the catastrophic Türkiye-Syria earthquake, the UN have announced the main border crossing into Syria will open, and remain so, for the next six months.  

A statement released on August…
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Syria’s severe humanitarian needs addressed at European Union Conference

Posted on 15 June 2023

The VII Brussels Conference began yesterday, with a focus on “supporting the future of Syria and the region.” The conference brings together the international community to discuss creating a more effective political…
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Türkiye and Syria quake zones hit by flash flooding

Posted on 22 March 2023

A month after devastating earthquakes resulted in over 50,000 deaths, Türkiye and Syria have now been hit by severe flooding from torrential rains last week. 
 
Türkiye's South-East provinces of Adiyamin and Sanliurfa, some of…
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WHO and UNICEF establish cholera vaccination programme in Syria

Posted on 16 March 2023

It has been announced that 1.7 million cholera vaccines will be administered to individuals aged one year and older in Syria. WHO and UNICEF are working alongside the Syria Immunisation Group and…
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UN faces difficulties reaching Syrian earthquake victims

Posted on 09 March 2023

The United Nations has limited access into North-Western Syria to extend life saving assistance in the aftermath of last week's earthquake.

Physical damage to roads and a lack of entry points…
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International humanitarian response needed for Türkiye-Syria earthquake

Posted on 10 February 2023

NZ aid charities are calling for the public’s help in response to the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake. The severity and fast changing nature of the situation means they require lifesaving supplies –…
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