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U.N. says second convoy reached Suwaida carrying food, fuel and medical supplies
Summary
The U.N. reported that an interagency convoy coordinated with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent reached Suwaida delivering food, fuel, wheat and medical supplies, and that further missions are planned once security allows.
The U.N. spokesperson Steph said the second convoy coordinated with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent reached Suwaida and delivered food, water, wheat, flour, fuel, medicines and health supplies.
Why it matters: Humanitarian needs in Suwaida remain high, with widespread disruptions to electricity, water, fuel and telecommunications, and with bakeries ceasing operations because of flour and fuel shortages.
Details from the briefing: Steph said OCHA coordinated the convoy that included supplies from U.N. agencies. She reported that more than 145,000 people have been displaced by hostilities in Suwaida governorate and that partners are working to deliver health, protection, food and water assistance to people displaced within Suwaida and those who fled to Dara and rural Damascus.
Program delivery: The spokesperson said mobile medical teams provided more than 3,500 consultations, including trauma care, maternal health and psychosocial support. Nearly 38,000 people received food aid and more than 1,000 non-food-item kits helped over 5,000 Syrians. U.N. interagency missions to assess needs and provide assistance in Dara and rural Damascus are planned in coming days.
Outlook: The U.N. said it will continue to engage with partners and authorities to facilitate further interagency missions as security conditions allow.
