Syria escalation: Is there a risk of new wave of refugees of 1.5 million?

Syria escalation: Is there a risk of new wave of refugees of 1.5 million?

In Syria, a new wave of violence is currently raging, according to experts, a human catastrophe could trigger unexpected proportions. Up to 1.5 million people could be forced to flee from their homoing. Samer Abdel-Jaber, who acts as head of the emergency aid coordination of the world nutrition program, reported this gloomy forecast in the middle of the ongoing fights at a press conference in Geneva. According to a report by of course Magazin is the fastest military Development since the beginning of the Syrian civil war 13 years ago.

The situation in northwestern Syria is heading, where Islamist groups from the Idlib region are fighting against government troops and have already fled 280,000 people. While the rebels expand their offensive, humanitarian aid organizations are towards a crisis: the financial resources are far from sufficient to meet the needs of the displaced persons. The four billion US dollars required by the UN until 2024 are only one third, which already led to drastic cuts in the vital care.

a world in turmoil

But not only Syria suffers from an unexpected extent from a humanitarian crisis. At the end of 2021, an incredible 89.3 million people worldwide were fleeing wars, conflicts and persecution - an alarming record. The latest report by the UNHCR shows that the number of people who are displaced worldwide has never been as high as today. The Federal Statistical Office reports that Syria remains the largest country of origin of refugees - with an incredible 6.8 million people who have left their homes.

The situation in Syria is emblematic for a world that is torn by conflicts. The domestic people who had to flee within their country are particularly affected. In 2021, more than 53 million people met in conflict countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia and Afghanistan. It is becoming increasingly clear that the international community urgently has to act in order to offer these people a perspective. Future evaluations will show that the situation could further tighten, and the statistics are a depressing testimony of urgency, with global cohesion and humanitarian support.