Syria: A ceasefire under pressure, as issues of access to violence and assistance in Suwaida continued

The July 19 truce was followed by weeks of sectarian clashes, Israeli air strikes and serious human rights violations in the southern province, also known as Sweida.

as a result of, More than 190,000 people were displaced there and in the neighboring Dar and Al -Rufi Governments.

The fighting also caused severe damage to the infrastructure and ways to live. Electricity networks and water production assets, including wells and major public utilities, were affected.

Volatility, monitoring and demonstrations

Between 1 and 5 August, the security situation in Sweida and the surrounding areas remained volatile, with the reporting of the clashes in three places, according to what he said. Usha Flash update.

“In addition, the air control activity attributed to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) was observed on multiple locations in Dar’a and AS-SWEIDA, which contributed to regional tension,” the agency said.

During the same period, public demonstrations occurred across multiple sites in Sweida, which led to the repeated calls to improve humanitarian access and protection.

The parallel demonstrations also occurred in Dar Al -Dara and Damascus, which stressed the importance of national unity.

Assisting efforts continue

Ocha said that human access is still restricted, as the United Nations and partners continue to support response efforts.

the The main highway between Suwaida and the capital, Damascus, was unknown since July 12 Because of the security concerns.

Moreover, the southern corridor was closed via Busra ESH-Sham in the eastern ‘A temporarily for 24 hours, but it was reopened on Monday, affecting the delivery of aid.

“The humanitarian actors have formed response efforts, including fuel and food connections to Sweida and Dar’a, facilitating the commercial convoy, and supporting the shelter for the displaced population,” Usha said.

Important between agencies

Since the escalation of hostilities, the humanitarian fields have provided bread aid to about 1.5 million people.

Ocha also led the task between agencies to Darren to assess the conditions of shelter and discuss medium -term housing options for the displaced.

Meanwhile, restoring basic services continues in Sweida, while restoring partial electricity through emergency repairs.

but Widely continuing and online interruption Through the governorate, the maintenance of water and energy networks continues in rural areas.