Syria Crisis: More than 280,000 Uprooted in Northwest Escalation
Published on 2024-12-06 12:00
Damascus, Syria – A new surge in violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 280,000 people, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the escalation in fighting between government forces and armed opposition groups in southern Idlib and northern Hama began on December 3. The fighting has forced hundreds of thousands of civilians to flee their homes, many of whom are already displaced from previous rounds of violence.
Overcrowded displacement camps and informal settlements are struggling to accommodate the influx of new arrivals. Many displaced people are living in tents or in the open, with limited access to basic services such as food, water, and healthcare.
“The situation is dire,” said Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. “Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in a matter of days. They are in urgent need of food, shelter, and other essential assistance.”
The United Nations is calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for unimpeded humanitarian access to all areas in need. The escalation in violence has also disrupted humanitarian operations, which were already stretched thin due to funding shortfalls and access constraints.
“It is critical that all parties to the conflict respect the principles of international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians,” said Lowcock. “We must do everything we can to prevent further displacement and suffering.”
Additional Information:
- The vast majority of the displaced people are women and children.
- The violence has also damaged or destroyed infrastructure, including schools and hospitals.
- Winter weather conditions are making the situation even more difficult for displaced families.
- The Syrian crisis, which began in 2011, has now entered its ninth year.
- The conflict has displaced more than half of Syria’s population, and millions of people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
Syria crisis: More than 280,000 uprooted in northwest escalation
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