Concern is growing as the humanitarian situation in north-east Syria continues to deteriorate, says Islamic Relief. Islamic Relief’s Head of Middle East and North Africa Region, Najat Elhamri, said:“Islamic Relief is very concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in north-east Syria. “Islamic Relief does not operate in north-east Syria, but we run significant operations in the country’s north-west and assist refugees in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq. We are monitoring the situation in the north-east very carefully and coordinating with other aid groups on the ground. “We also call on the UN Security Council to renew Resolution 2165 to facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid in northern Syria to ensure that aid organisations can continue to get life-saving supplies to millions of civilians in desperate need.”

Source: The North Africa Journal October 18, 2019 11:26 UTC