Part 5/7:
The Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
With the latest escalation in hostilities, the humanitarian crisis in Syria has worsened. The United Nations reports that around 150,000 civilians have been displaced due to recent conflict flare-ups. Safe havens for evacuees have become hard to come by, as areas previously deemed secure are once again facing the turmoil of warfare.
Compounding the crisis, Syria is already dealing with one of the largest displacement crises globally, with about 7 million internally displaced people. The immediate needs of these displaced individuals further exacerbate the dire situation as humanitarian assistance struggles to keep pace.