UN Security Council Resolution 2165/2191/2258
Through the unanimous adoption of resolutions 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014) and 2258 (2015) until 10 January 2017, the UN Security Council has authorized UN agencies and their partners to use routes across conflict lines and the border crossings at Bab al-Salam, Bab al-Hawa, Al Yarubiyah and Al-Ramtha to deliver humanitarian assistance, including medical and surgical supplies, to people in need in Syria. The government of Syria is notified in advance of each shipment and a UN monitoring mechanism has been established to oversee loading in neighboring countries and confirm the humanitarian nature of consignments.
Sector Classifications
Food: food baskets
NFIs: dignity kits, blankets, jerry cans, kitchen sets, sleeping mats, mattresses, winterization kits, tarpaulins
WASH: basic water kits for families, water purification tablets, hygiene kits for families and babies, sanitary napkins, diapers
Health: emergency health kits, surgical kits, reproductive health kits, midwifery kits, medical consumables
Education: recreational kits
Potential Gaps
Hostilities between the government of Syria and armed opposition groups have intensified since 28 April. In southwestern Dar’a, clashes been Liwa Shuhada Al Yarmouk and armed opposition groups have continued, concentrated around ‘Ayn Thakar. Countering earlier Liwa Shuhada Al Yarmouk gains, the armed opposition forces advanced and regained control over Tseel, Edoin, and Sehm al-Jolan. As a result, humanitarian access routes to northwestern Dar’a and Quneitra has remained open since 5 April and some IDPs in the southwest began to return to their villages.
Local implementing partners continued to voice concerns about the lack of infrastructure for sewage removal across the south. Concerns are particularly high in locations in southwest Dar’a, such as Zayzoun IDP camp, due to their proximity to the strategic aquifers that feed water supply to much of Daraa. Jordan and parts of As-Swaida have warned that a continued lack of action risks contamination of the potable water supplies, with major associated health consequences.
Humanitarian Response
Relevant sectors continue to work to respond to the humanitarian needs. In March, 285,253 people were assisted with food baskets, 110,062 individuals with WASH items, 1,573 individuals received NFI items, 14,740 individuals received education assistance and 2916 individuals were reached with protection services. Shelter remains a top priority, especially in southwest Dar’a, and initial reports indicate significant gaps throughout Quneitra. Humanitarian response figures for April will be available in coming reports