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I Context Overview:
Northwest Syria is currently facing a critical humanitarian crisis due to a significant escalation in military operations. Recent heavy clashes and shelling in the Idlib, Aleppo, and Hama countryside have displaced thousands of families, pushing them to seek refuge in makeshift shelters, including schools and agricultural fields. This surge in violence has severely damaged essential infrastructure, such as water and power stations, leaving tens of thousands of civilians without basic services like clean water and electricity.
The humanitarian response has been severely affected, with many healthcare and educational facilities forced to shut down, worsening the already dire conditions. The lack of access to these essential services is contributing to a growing humanitarian catastrophe, especially as winter approaches and the need for urgent assistance intensifies. Immediate international intervention is critical to prevent further deterioration of the situation
II. Humanitarian Situation: Many displaced residents have sought refuge in safer areas within the Turkish border or in nearby agricultural lands. This movement has placed additional strain on already limited resources and humanitarian services in these regions. As more people flee conflict zones, the local infrastructure and support systems are becoming increasingly overwhelmed, intensifying the challenges faced by both displaced populations and aid organizations.
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Idlib and Aleppo, 10 humanitarian organizations have conducted rapid needs assessments in 102 locations. The assessments focused on IDPs and affected communities, evaluating their urgent requirements for shelter, food, water, and medical support. The following figure shows the number of locations covered by NGOs