The two Syrian-Russian coordinating Committees: The West’s policies towards Syria are the height of hypocrisy

Damascus (ST): The two Syrian-Russian coordinating bodies on issues related to activating the procedures for the return of Syrian refugees affirmed that the policies of Western countries towards Syria are the height of hypocrisy in light of their continued imposition of unilateral coercive measures and their occupation of the territory of a sovereign state, noting that spreading fake news about the situation in Syria aims to intimidate the Syrians and force them to postpone their return.

The two bodies said in a joint statement at the conclusion of their periodic meeting, which was held in Damascus with the participation of representatives of the relevant agencies from the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations that the return of the displaced Syrians to their homeland is a national priority for the Syrian government, which is exerting the maximum possible effort in order to achieve this process. The Russian Federation, in accordance with the agreements reached, provides all kinds of assistance to the state in solving urgent humanitarian problems.

The two bodies indicated that the tireless work of the Syrian state to restore security and stability and repair the infrastructure made it possible to activate the work of returning the displaced to their permanent places of residence. All the displaced were secured with adequate housing, and health and educational institutions and they in turn returned to their work in the population centers.

In their statement, the two bodies said: “Taking into account the difficult economic and social situation in Syria caused by Western countries imposing unilateral coercive measures and the coronavirus pandemic, the Russian side is working to provide humanitarian assistance to Syrians in need. As of 2015, 3,027 humanitarian aid operations have been carried out, during which 529,886 tons of food, medicine and basic needs were distributed. 

The two bodies stressed that the West is investing huge sums of money in programs aimed at supporting terrorists in areas not under the control of the Syrian government as well as in the Middle East, which effectively prevents the return of citizens to their places of origin. 

The two bodies indicated that the refugee camps located in areas controlled by Western countries and their armed terrorist groups are still witnessing a critical humanitarian situation, in which all laws and rules of international law are violated.

The two bodies pointed out that a delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees visited the temporary residence centers in Homs last October and saw how people lived there after they managed to leave the Rukban refugee camp.

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