11 July 2021 - We welcome the renewal of Security Council authorization for cross-border assistance to north-west Syria, as it will continue to offer a life-line to millions of people. The crisis in Syria is today even more critical than ever. A decade of war and economic collapse has left more than 13 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. A large-scale UN crossborder response remains essential to meet the urgent and growing needs in north-west Syria. Every month, the UN sends 1,000 trucks to Syria cross-border from Turkey with food, critical medical supplies, COVID-19 vaccinations, and other lifesaving help for 3.4 million people in the north-west, including one million children.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 11, 2021 18:11 UTC