Austria announces 19.3 million euros for humanitarian aid in Syria!

Austria announces 19.3 million euros for humanitarian aid in Syria!

Brussels will be the venue for a crucial support conference for Syria, which takes place after the meeting of EU foreign ministers. The main aim of this event is to provide humanitarian aid to Syria as well as the neighboring countries of Türkiye and Lebanon, which are faced with accepting large numbers of refugees. The political situation in Syria, especially after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, is a key issue, especially in view of the recent attacks by Islamist militias on the Alawites, which have left over a thousand people dead. The Vienna Foreign Ministry emphasizes the importance of including all population groups in the transition process. “The escalation of violence on the coast has clearly highlighted the need for a thorough investigation and consequences,” the agency said.

As part of the conference, Austria will announce humanitarian support of 19.3 million euros, which was already decided last year. This was announced on Sunday by the Foreign Ministry in Vienna. By the end of 2024, Austria has made a total of more than 30 million euros available for humanitarian aid in Syria and its neighboring countries, according to press reports. The EU has also suspended most of the sanctions against Syria, affecting oil and gas trade and the activities of Syrian banks and airlines. For the first time, Syrian representatives will also take part in the donor conference, which is seen as a significant step towards promoting dialogue. In Syria, 16.7 million people are dependent on humanitarian aid, and over 12 million have been internally displaced or have fled abroad, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation reports.

Urgent need for action

The Austrian Foreign Ministry once again emphasizes the need to create conditions that enable the return of refugees. “The ultimate goal must be that the Syrian civilian population has prospects on site again,” it is emphasized. The humanitarian situation in Syria is critical; After 14 years of war, millions of people are in need of assistance, including a significant number of women and children in need. At this conference, Austria hopes to make a significant contribution to stabilizing the region and improving the living conditions of the affected civilian population, according to press reports.