Syria
The situation in Syria is particularly bad...
North-west Syria has been some of the worst affected areas.
Before the earthquakes, Syria endured a decade-long civil war, leaving vital services at their breaking point.
- Millions of people have been relying on aid to survive even before the earthquake.
Due to a complicated political situation, much of the international aid has gone to Turkey over Syria.
- The Syrian government has denied much access to aid, forcing help to enter the region through on land route.
- Recently, some restrictions have been laid off, allowing aid routes to expand.
- Ten International Organization for Migration trucks carrying humanitarian assistance has passed through the Bab al-Salam crossing into northwestern Syria from Turkey
Still...
Aid has been slow to reach Syria due to a complex political situation
- The UN estimates up to 5-3 million people in Syria may be homeless after the earthquakes
