UN, Syria Regime Accused of Failing to Help Earthquake’s Victims

Paulo Pinheiro, Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, delivered the Commission’s statement on Monday. (AP) 

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded on Monday that the Syrian government and the UN have failed to help the Syrians following the destructive earthquake that hit the country on Feb. 6.

“Though there were many acts of heroism amid the suffering, we also witnessed a wholesale failure by the Government and the international community, including the United Nations, to rapidly direct life-saving support to Syrians,” Paulo Pinheiro, Chair of the Commission, said.