The CDC said that damage to water and electricity infrastructure would lead to limited access to clean water, according to Baladi News.
A group of NGOs emphasized the need to consider the Syrian regime’s long history of politicizing aid, according to Shaam Network.
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The United Kingdom issued a warning last week cautioning against sending international aid to Syria, according to Syria TV.
The White Helmets asked the United Nations why aid was only entering areas controlled by the regime and not reaching northern regions, according to Shaam News.
This earthquake is considered the strongest since the two devastating earthquakes of February 6th, according to Syria TV.
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Akar denied that there is a refugee influx into the Hatay province, according to Syria TV.
These statements by Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud reflect a shift in Saudi Arabia’s policy towards Damascus, according to Athr Press.
The February 6th earthquake exacerbated existing shortages in the country.
Julani refused to admit any aid across the frontlines from Damascus to Idleb, according to Athr Press.
After the earthquake, Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived to Syria on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict.
Marwan Qabalan wrote in the pan-Arab al-Araby al-Jadeed an op-ed about how this crisis could, if properly utilized, be transformed into positive political action.
The Prime Minister provided a detailed presentation on the aftermath of the earthquake disaster and the government’s response, according to Shaam Network.
The aid is provided by the International Organization for Migration, according to Baladi News.
Once thriving neighbourhoods are now destroyed and unlivable.
Guterres welcomed President Assad’s decision to open the Bab al-Salama and al-Rahi crossings with Turkey, according to Athr Press.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, ordered $100 million for relief to those affected by the earthquake, according to Syria TV.
Turkey said it facilitates humanitarian aid to Syrians but will not allow a new flow of Syrian refugees, according to Syria TV.
Thousands of people have been killed in Syria by the earthquake.
