UK SENDING HUMANITARIAN AID TO SYRIA

London, 28 Ramadan 1434/4 August 2013 (MINA) – The biggest convoy organised to take humanitarian aid to Syria has almost reached the country after a journey that began in the UK and is currently in Turkey.

“Eid in Syria” is the name given to the 75 vehicles convoy worth €7.5 million. Eid is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan and this year takes place next week.

The organisers have said they will enter the war-ravaged country at the Cilvegozu border gate in the south of Turkey.

The convoy consists of garbage collection trucks, fire trucks and ambulances. They are in much need in Syria where infrastructure has been severely damaged because of the conflict that began in March 2011.

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The crisis in Syria is gravely concerning. Hundreds of people are being killed or wounded every day and millions have been forced to flee. The official media of UK government reported as monitored by Mi’raj News Agency (MINA).

The UK has committed £348 million to help those affected by the conflict. This is the UK’s largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis. It will provide support including food, medical care and relief items for over a million people including those affected by the fighting in Syria and to refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iraq.

Responding to the United Nations report of deaths reaching 100,000 in the conflict in Syria, International Development Secretary Justine Greening said:“The deaths of 100,000 people as a result of the conflict in Syria demonstrate the scale of the ongoing tragedy and the desperate need for real action from the international community.

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“The British Government continues to lead the international response with medical help, food, shelter and clean water. Other donors must now honour their funding promises and it is time that all parties to the conflict allow humanitarian access to all areas of Syria.

“I call on all sides to respect the work of humanitarian agencies and to move towards a political resolution to this crisis.”

Responding to the launch of the DEC Syria Crisis Appeal, International Development Secretary, Justine Greening said:

“We welcome the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal to do more for people in desperate need. This conflict continues to cause appalling suffering. Over four million people in Syria are in urgent need of assistance and a million refugees need humanitarian support.

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“The British Government has led the international response with medical help, food, shelter and clean water but more needs to be done. Other donors must honour their funding promises and it is time that all parties to the conflict allow humanitarian access to all areas of Syria.”

The UK remains at the forefront of international efforts to support an effective response, led by the United Nations. (T/P04/P03)

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)