A new aid convoy arrives in Sweida to address the humanitarian crisis

This morning, Wednesday, August 6, an aid and food convoy arrived in the province of Sweida in southern Syria, as part of efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis that the region is suffering from.

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported from a responsible source that the convoy, belonging to the Syrian Red Crescent, consists of 40 trucks loaded with aid, and entered through the bridge of the city of Izra in the countryside of Daraa, heading to Sweida.

This comes two days after 30 tons of flour entered the province, following the reopening of the humanitarian corridor of Busr al-Sham, which had been closed for one day due to renewed clashes in the area.

Sweida has witnessed severe security tensions over the past two weeks, resulting in a deterioration of humanitarian conditions, as armed clashes erupted between local factions and Bedouin tribes, resulting in the deaths of 426 people, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. A ceasefire was recorded in the province on the evening of July 19, after a week of clashes.

These events have led to the depletion of stocks of food, flour, and fuel, in addition to the deterioration of medical services after the national hospital sustained damage and the lack of compensation for medical supplies.

In light of the relative calm currently witnessed in the province, the Syrian government, in cooperation with local and international organizations, has sent several humanitarian convoys, including food and medical supplies, as well as quantities of fuel to meet the needs of service facilities.

It is worth mentioning that the region is still suffering from the repercussions of the recent crisis, amid ongoing efforts to restore stability and provide basic needs for the population.