UN aid official urges Security Council to help Syria move from survival to recovery
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Posted on 22 June 2026
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Senior UN aid official Indrika Ratwatte briefed the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria, noting progress in aid delivery and returns but emphasizing that acute needs remain and conditions for sustainable returns are not yet fully in place. The briefing highlighted an opportunity for Syria to transition from crisis toward recovery after over a decade of conflict.
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Humanitarian needs remain acute and conditions for sustainable returns...
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