A Statement by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, On the recent escalation of hostilities in Aleppo [EN/AR]
Damascus, 1 December 2024, I am gravely alarmed and concerned over the recent escalation of hostilities in Aleppo which started on 27 November. These attacks have resulted in the tragic loss of innocent civilian lives, including women and children, damage to civilian infrastructure and the suspension of critical services.
This recent escalation of hostilities is coming at a time when countless people, many of whom have already endured the trauma of displacement, are now forced to flee once more, leaving behind their homes and livelihoods. We urge all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and prioritize the protection of civilians including the safety of aid workers.
The people of Syria must not endure more suffering, and we urge dialogue to be given an opportunity.
The Syrian crisis continues to be one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises. Prior to the influx of more than half a million returnees and refugees from Lebanon since September, there were more than 16.7 million persons in need of humanitarian assistance. This latest violence adds even more lives that now need to be urgently saved.
The humanitarian community remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering lifesaving assistance to the affected communities. The Humanitarian Country Team in Syria is resolute in its determination to stay and to deliver vital humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the affected Syrian people.
We call for strict adherence to International Humanitarian and Human Rights laws.
For more information:
Joseph Ingangi – Head of Office | OCHA Syria - Damascus E-mail: inganji@un.org Sevim Turkmani - Public Information Officer | OCHA Syria - Damascus E-mail: sevim.turkmani@un.org