The UN has discussed how the parties in the Syrian Conflict have made it hard for quake survivors to get needed humanitarian aid, claims the United Nations Syria Commission of Inquiry last Monday, reported Anadolu.
Syrian Conflict Affected Post-Quake Situation
The Syrian conflict has hampered attempts to alleviate suffering due to a lack of humanitarian aid. The commission based in Geneva has called this blatant dismissal for the overall safety of those affected in the last ten years, as the commission noted in their observation of the country's crisis. The quake has wrought vast devastation and exposed terrible conditions for human rights as parties are ignoring the welfare of people, noted the Middle East Monitor.
The three-member commission stated that the Government of Syria relented for over a week to allow life-saving assistance to flow over the borders. Both the regime and opposition had hindered attempts to move aid over the borders to places affected by the quake. The commission said that the Tahrir al Sham (HTS) had stopped aid in northwest Syria coming from Damascus, cited US Muslims.
Paulo Pinheiro, chair of the commission, remarked that many tried to do something despite the devastation and loss that has highlighted the letdown by the government and the global community. This includes the United Nations, which should spearhead supporting those in distress.
He added that now what's needed is a full ceasefire to be upheld for the civilians that, include aid workers kept safe. These parties have been causing attacks in places affected by the quakes.
Quake Survivors Deprived of Help
Commissioner Hanny Megally remarked they are looking into instances where entities block aid to those who need it most. Due to more support coming over, that should be free of interest and be given with no interference. Overcoming these constraints is needed more than ever.
Another concern is how armed groups restrict women's rights in places affected by the quake. Comments from the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria commissioner Lynn Welchman claim they limit women's rights in quake-affected areas. She commented that many of the most affected are girls and women as single parents who need a lot more help.
Before the deadly quake, the UN agency listed all the violations against the Syrian people. Scheduled on March 21, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva will state it briefly.
Areas that were hit by the February 6 quake in the Turkish province of Kahramanmaras affected more than 13 million individuals in 11 regions. These are Hatay, Adana, Gaziantep, Diyarbakir, Adiyaman, Malatya, Kilis, Osmaniye, Elazig, and Sanliurfa, as affected areas.
The tremendous earthquake affects more than one country, including Syria and Lebanon. Turkey got the brunt of it in 10 hours, mentioned the source. The UN attributes incidents to the Syrian conflict, causing the suffering of quake survivors.
