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U.N. says access and basic-service restoration remain limited in parts of Syria’s coast
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U.N. spokesperson reports limited electricity in coastal Syrian cities, targeted water and health assistance where security permits, and efforts by UNICEF and partners to supply water treatment and medical kits.
U.N. spokesperson Steph reported limited access to vital services in central coastal areas of Syria, including Latakia and Tartus, where some cities still lack electricity and rural areas face water shortages.
Steph said water distribution continues via main networks in Latakia governorate but rural areas face shortages because of generator maintenance issues. She said bakeries are operational and shops are reopening in parts of the coast, but fuel and essential materials remain scarce.
The spokesperson said UNICEF supplied 38 tons of water-treatment supplies to Latakia’s water authority to cover over two months of needs and is planning to provide five water tanks to Jabal National Hospital in Latakia governorate to replace damaged tanks. Health partners delivered trauma and emergency surgical kits and treatments for noncommunicable diseases to Tartus and Latakia, the spokesperson said, noting distribution depends on the security situation.
Steph described these deliveries as part of ongoing mobilization by U.N. agencies and partners to support response efforts where security permits.
