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Aleppo in agony: humanity on the verge of despair!
Aleppo in agony: Priest Ghoneim reports on the devastating humanitarian situation and the basket community's relief efforts.
Aleppo in agony: humanity on the verge of despair!
The situation in Aleppo, Syria, is currently catastrophic. The Melkite priest Hanna Ghoneim, who heads the “Korbgemeinschaft” relief organization, reports on a city trapped in deep agony. The population feels completely forgotten, is afraid of violence and chaos, and lacks everything they need. Kathpress also reports this, and Ghoneim describes that the authorities are closed and the city is suffering from rebel relations. In this situation, the aid community is currently unable to deliver food or materials to those in need. When asked what can be done from outside for the people of Aleppo, Bishop Georges Masri replied: “At the moment all we can do is pray.”
The desperate situation of the population
The current circumstances mean that there is hardly any economic activity in Aleppo. Many shops are closed and people don't have jobs. The curfew from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. contributes to further paralysis in the city. The few remaining fuel supplies are extremely expensive, making the already precarious situation worse, Ghoneim said in a letter that is available to the public. In addition, the Basket communityFood and clothing are available for those in need, while local volunteers support distribution.
The situation is also exacerbated by the war in Lebanon, as Ghoneim explains in another report, also published by Vatican News. The escalation of the conflict is leading to a further increase in the number of refugees from Lebanon to Syria. Many of these people are in panic and need urgent help to survive. Ghoneim admits that the current crisis in the region is making any hope for economic improvement more distant.
The humanitarian situation in Syria remains devastating. Families struggle with extreme poverty, children are malnourished, and many young people drop out of school to contribute to family income. The lack of resources and the enormous costs of heating oil and medical care leave people in a desperate state with no prospect of recovery soon. Ghoneim warns urgently: “The poor in Syria today cannot survive without outside help,” underscoring the worrying reality for those directly affected.