By David Francis with Sabine Muscat
U.N. efforts to supply aid to Syrians in rebel-held areas fall woefully short. The United Nations promised it would deliver much needed food to two million people trapped in areas along Syria’s border. Fears of angering President Bashar al-Assad have resulted in major delays. Six months later, the number of people in crisis has grown to 12.2 million and private aid organizations are stepping up.
FP’s Colum Lynch: “The American relief agency Mercy Corps has sent 688 trucks carrying more than 17,000 metric tons of food, shelter, and hygiene and winter supplies into Syria since July. …read more
Source: Foreign Policy
