The U.S. Embassy in Syria reported that more than half of Syria’s population is now either internally displaced or living as refugees abroad. The population of Syria “is not growing,” but the needs of Syrians suffering from the regime’s violence and indifference continue to grow.
In a Facebook post on World Population Day, the embassy noted that the United States has provided over $17.8 billion in humanitarian aid since 2011. A few weeks ago, the U.S. delivered nearly $593 million in new humanitarian assistance to Syria.
In related news, the “Helsinki Commission,” focused on human rights in the U.S. Congress, held a special session last evening to discuss war crimes committed by the Syrian regime, with participation from Syrian organizations. The session aimed to emphasize the importance of passing the anti-normalization law with the Syrian regime.
In the opening statement of the session, the commission highlighted that “for more than 13 years, the regime has committed war crimes and other serious human rights violations against the Syrian people, with Russian support being crucial in perpetuating these atrocities.”
The statement noted that the session would address “the extent of the suffering endured by the Syrian people, examine the broader implications of humanitarian involvement and repression of opposition, and highlight the urgent need for accountability while exploring effective strategies to confront the regime and its main supporter, the Kremlin.”
