In a statement published on their website on 15 March, JRS marks, “with sadness”, the ninth anniversary of the conflict in Syria, and calls for “the immediate suspension of hostilities and the protection of civilians”.

“We remain committed to our mission to accompany those who have been displaced by this conflict in Syria and in the surrounding countries”, the statement says, adding that “we continue to accompany the displaced people of this region with programmes in education, psycho-social support, livelihoods training, and emergency aid”.

The JRS is urging decisionmakers to “consider the impact of decisions upon the people of Syria who have already endured protracted suffering”. 

The organization calls for the “immediate suspension of all hostilities and the protection of civilians and also urges all parties to ensure safe access to civilians and IDPs by humanitarian organisations”.

See the full statement here.

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