2.5 people benefit from WFP,says Abdul Mawala

SWEIDA, (ST)-” the impact of the US sanctions  has negatively hit the lives of the Syrians, especially the medicine and medical –related equipment, “said UN Resident Coordinator based-in Syria, Adam Abdul-Mawla.

Abdul-Mawla ‘s remark was made during a  meeting he has held with representatives of the UN offices -based in Syria and Sweida governor.

” the UN offices’ work  in Syria is focused around the clock  on the humanitarian operations.”underscored Dr. Atef Naddaf Abdul-Mawla.

He made it clear  that 2.5 million people benefit from the United Nations World Food Program monthly.

Abdul-Mawla lauded  the Syrian government’s efforts for meeting the needs of the affected, indicating that it(the Syrian government) allows  around 29 organizations and national NGOs to create partnerships with the UN offices so as to help deliver aid to the affected.

“my visit to Sweida is aimed to inspect the situation closely there and for talks with the bodies concerned about establishing a UN office in the province after a similar UN office was established in Homs, “affirmed Abdul-Mawla.

The governor, for his part, stressed the government’s interest in providing medicine for the citizens despite the western countries’ embargo, adding that Sweida has 5 housing centers hosting over 52.000 displaced people from other provinces.

R.Sawas