Fifth Aid Convoy Arrives in Bosra al-Sham in Preparation for Entering as-Suwayda

The fifth humanitarian aid convoy arrived in the city of Bosra al-Sham in the countryside of Daraa, in preparation for entering the province of as-Suwayda, as part of relief efforts to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The convoy was organized by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, facilitated by the Syrian government, and under the direct supervision of the United Nations.

The convoy included 47 trucks loaded with food, medical, and logistical supplies, including 6 trucks provided by the Ministry of Electricity, in addition to fuel tankers. This step comes as a continuation of a series of previous relief convoys, at a time when the province of as-Suwayda is witnessing a significant increase in humanitarian needs.

The International Committee of the Red Cross warned of the worsening situation in as-Suwayda, indicating that the province is going through a critical stage due to the increasing numbers of displaced persons and the significant pressure on health facilities. It emphasized that the recent aid included medical equipment distributed to several clinics in the province to enhance their capacity.

The committee revealed the presence of between 2000 and 3000 displaced persons in the vicinity of the city of Shahba, which complicates the work of relief teams, stressing that "the current situation exceeds the capabilities of any single organization, necessitating broader coordination with various stakeholders."

The committee also reported that one of its field teams entered as-Suwayda as part of the Red Crescent convoy, where its experts held meetings with residents, health workers, and community leaders to assess urgent needs. The head of the Red Cross mission in Syria, Stefan Sakalian, explained that "this assessment is part of an urgent intervention plan to ensure aid reaches the most affected groups."

In a related context, the Syrian Civil Defense teams continued evacuating families from tension areas, documenting the departure of more than 250 families, including wounded and sick individuals. A convoy carrying 130 families (425 individuals) exited through the humanitarian crossing in Bosra al-Sham, while another 114 families (335 individuals) arrived separately in safe areas after receiving necessary support.