The United States government has announced new humanitarian assistance for communities in Southern Syria, focusing on the Suwayda region. The aid targets Druze, Christian, and Bedouin populations who have experienced violence, loss of homes, and disruption to their livelihoods.
According to the U.S. government, this initiative will provide support for approximately 60,000 people. Assistance includes food, water, hygiene items, and efforts to rehabilitate houses and water systems to facilitate eventual returns home.
Although active fighting in the area has decreased, security remains unstable. This ongoing instability has limited the movement of supplies and continues to affect civilian safety. As a result, about 187,000 displaced individuals are still unable to return home. The provision of essential goods is intended to help families living in emergency shelters or with host communities and those who cannot access markets due to supply disruptions.
The United States is urging other countries to join in providing humanitarian support for Syrians as they work toward rebuilding their lives. "The United States calls on partner countries to contribute life-saving assistance for the people of Syria as they seek to rebuild, which is critical to securing lasting peace and stability in the Middle East," according to a statement from the U.S. government.
