SNL Statement on the current escalation in the outskirts of Idlib and Western Aleppo

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SNL Statement on the current escalation in the outskirts of Idlib and Western Aleppo.

Date: October 7, 2023

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The Syrian Networks League (SNL), representing a coalition of humanitarian networks committed to aiding

civilians and advocacy in Syria, expresses deep concern over the severe deterioration of humanitarian conditions

in Northwest Syria. This deterioration is a direct consequence of the recent military escalation by the Syrian

regime and its allies that started on October 5th systematically targeting several locations in the outskirts of Idlib

and Western Aleppo. The constant bombardment continues so far until today, and concentrates on residential

areas, local markets, offices of NGOs, ambulance teams, a firefighting department and schools, leading to new

influxes of Internally Displaced Persons across at least 50 villages, towns and populated cities including Idlib city,

Ariha and Jisr al-Shughour, an exacerbation of the already fragile humanitarian crisis and a grave threat to the

safety and well-being of innocent civilians where at least 16 people have been killed, including five women and

two children, and an additional 81 people injured, including 21 women and 17 children, according to local health

authorities, as of 6 October.

SNL strongly condemns and deplores the ongoing military attacks and operations against civilian areas in

Northwest Syria. This military escalation constitutes a blatant violation of human rights and jeopardizes the lives

of innocent civilians.

The Syrian Networks League calls for an immediate and unconditional cessation of this military escalation and

denounces any violations of international humanitarian law, which is in place to protect the rights of civilians in

conflict zones. We demand the protection of civilians and the unhindered access of humanitarian aid to areas in

need.

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Furthermore, we call for the immediate allocation of an emergency response to address the urgent needs of

Internally Displaced Persons as a result of this military escalation. Displaced families are in desperate need of

food, clean water, shelter, healthcare, and education. Humanitarian organizations and the international

community must swiftly provide these essentials and assist displaced individuals in finding safe refuge and

shelter.

We call the international community and the United Nations to act immediately and put pressure to bring an end

to these devastating hostilities and put an end to the humanitarian suffering in Syria. The international

community must continue to support efforts aimed at achieving peace and restoring stability to the region.

This statement is issued under our shared commitment to working for humanity and peace, reaffirming our

strong dedication to providing assistance to those in need and working towards ending the humanitarian crisis

in Syria.

The Syrian Networks League (SNL)