Since July 13, around 176,000 people have been moved from Sweida, according to the United Nations Office for Humanitarian Affairs Coordination (Ochha).
Migrant mainly to the governors neighboring Dar’a and the rural people of Damascus, civilians flee the violent clashes between the Bedouin tribal fighters, the Syrian government for the Guardians and the Druze militias.
Meanwhile, in the north of the country, local authorities reported that a large explosion had struck an ammunition deposit in Ma’arrat Tasmarn, in the governorate of Idleb on Thursday, would kill six people and injure at least 140.
Although the Syrian Civil Defense teams tried to evacuate people and transfer the wounded for medical care, the nearby secondary explosions have considerably hampered emergency intervention efforts.
Health care attacks
In Sweida, health establishments are subject to immense pressure, staff operating under extremely difficult conditions, while access to health care remains a challenge.
As WHO Confirmed five attacks on health care, including the murder of at least two doctors, the organization also reported the obstructions and targeting of ambulances as well as the temporary occupation of hospitals.
“We know that health care should never be a target. In fact, health establishments, patients and health workers should be actively protected, “said Dre Christina Bethke, Interim representative in SyriaSpeaking of Damascus to the UN journalists in Geneva on Friday.
Dr. Bethke said Sweida hospitals were facing shortages of staff, electricity, water and basic supplies, the city’s main hospital morgue reaching the capacity earlier this week.
“Make sure doctors, nurses and supplies can reach people safely is not only vital to save lives, he is responsible for international law that all parties must defend,” said Dr. Bethke.
Limited access
As different groups control different ways, poor safety conditions restrict access to Sweida, which limits the capacity of the UN and partners to provide assistance to people affected by violence.
Although access to the city remains limited, which has been able to deliver vital supplies to the health establishments of the Governors of Dar’a and Damascus, in particular trauma supplies, essential drugs and hospital support.
In response to the rise in violence in Sweida and in the North, United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Syria Adam Abdelmoula spear An extension of the 2025 humanitarian call, which is currently less than 12% funded.
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