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Challenges of Delivering Aid in Syria
05:47 - 11:02 (05:15)
The UN operating within the sovereignty of Syria had to face challenges in delivering aid to conflict-ridden areas where the Syrian government would stop or remove basic items of the aid convoys, even after giving permission.
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In Syria, anti-government protests began with people writing graffiti and eventually took to the streets calling for the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
05:47 - 08:51 (03:03)
Summary
In Syria, anti-government protests began with people writing graffiti and eventually took to the streets calling for the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The international community responded with sanctions while many of the displaced citizens were in desperate need of basic necessities.
ChapterChallenges of Delivering Aid in Syria
EpisodeA Crisis Within a Crisis in Syria
PodcastThe Daily
The United Nations requires permission from the Syrian government to deliver aid, which often results in delays, removal of items, or refusal of access to opposition-controlled territories.
08:51 - 11:02 (02:11)
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The United Nations requires permission from the Syrian government to deliver aid, which often results in delays, removal of items, or refusal of access to opposition-controlled territories. Aid is typically sent through the United Nations by countries like the US and European countries despite sanctions.