Recent reports from the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) indicate a dire situation unfolding in Syria, with over 370,000 individuals, predominantly women and children, being displaced due to the escalating violence. The ongoing conflict has also resulted in a significant number of casualties, with local health authorities estimating hundreds of dead and wounded.
OCHA has issued a warning highlighting the grave threats faced by civilians and humanitarian workers as hostilities intensify and spread to different parts of the country. The fighting has not only led to a loss of lives but has also caused severe damage to critical infrastructure, disrupting aid operations in the region.
In the past nine days, rebels have gained control of the northwestern cities of Aleppo and Hama, prompting tens of thousands of people to seek refuge in north-east Syria. However, the influx of displaced individuals has strained humanitarian centers, with some individuals resorting to sleeping on the streets or in their vehicles amidst sub-zero temperatures.
The UN, in collaboration with its partners in the northeast, is working tirelessly to assist the thousands of families arriving at reception centers. Efforts are being made to provide shelter, food, and other essential services to those affected by the conflict.
