Syria – Humanitarian Coordinator expresses great concern about the recent escalation

Abdel -Mawla said in a statement issued today, Thursday: “I am in particular the news of the news that one of the members of the ambulance teams of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent in the Ashrafieh Sahnaya area, which resulted in serious injuries while performing his human duty to save lives.”.

He stressed that it is not permissible under any circumstances to target workers in the humanitarian and medical fields, as this is unacceptable and represents a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

He stressed that the safety and security of the humanitarian workers is an essential necessity to ensure the continued access to the most vulnerable societies and provide assistance to them.

The extension of violence to As -Suwayda

The Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria said that “What anxiety also raises” The extension of violence towards the As -Suwayda Governorate, which threatens the security and safety of civilians and increases the fragility of the existing humanitarian situation, adding that this escalation exposes the humanitarian gains that have been difficult at risk, and exacerbates the suffering of the civilian population.

He explained that the United Nations confirms its firm commitment to providing humanitarian aid throughout Syria, in accordance with the basic principles of humanitarian action, which are humanity, neutrality, lack of bias, and independence.

Abdel -Mawla said: “I strongly condemn all violence that resulted in civilian casualties and damage to vital infrastructure.”.

He called on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, fulfill their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and to take immediate measures to protect civilians, humanitarian workers and civil facilities.

He praised the courage and dedication of all humanitarian partners who continue their work under increasingly complex and dangerous conditions, stressing that their firm commitment remains a lifeline for millions of Syrians who suffered the scourge of conflict for more than a decade.

On Wednesday, the United Nations Special Envoy to Syria expressed his deep concern about “Unacceptable Violence” In the country, especially on the outskirts of Damascus and Homs, and urged immediate measures to ensure that civilians are protected And prevent sectarian tensions..