Switzerland increases its humanitarian presence in Syria

The Syrian child was transferred to the medical center due to a chemical attack

Baghdad Post, December 25, 2017 - The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has opened a humanitarian office in Damascus to improve access to those in need, and to monitor and coordinate projects more closely.

Up to now, Switzerland mainly provided humanitarian aid to people in need through one of its representations in neighbouring countries. The humanitarian effort in connection with the Syria crisis is currently Switzerland's biggest humanitarian operation, according to the website of the Swiss Foreign Ministry on Monday.

The humanitarian situation in Syria remains alarming and support is needed from the international community, including Switzerland, now more than ever. This is particularly apparent at the moment in Eastern Ghouta, near Damascus, where the population suffer from lack of food and urgent medical care.