Victims of the devastating conflict in Syria which has left many injured, dead, homeless and others have fleeigng away from Syria into safer camps for the last five years will be compensated as the war against ISIS continues.
International donors who attended the United Nations-backed conference held in Kuwait have pledged $3.8 billion to be used in compensating the victims who have been affected by the war.
The move to compensate the victims was seen to be relevant since it was feared that most of the minority communities would no longer exist in Syria.
The relief message to the millions affected by the crisis comes at a time when the hopes to revive Syria is diminishing due to the ongoing war.
Close to 220,000 Syrians have died in the conflict and that number is likely to increase. The country’s economy is not even significant since ISIS took over control of Iraq and Syria. The killings by the Islamic State paralyzed human development in the nation since many fled from home and those left behind no longer have any means of livelihood.
In as much as the UN plans to deliver the life-saving food, water, shelter, and basic health services to the victims, the question as to whether Syria will be able to stand on its own once again is still not answered. The nation might soon turn into a refugee camp for victims waiting for compensation.
About 4 million refugees fled from Syria into neighboring countries though they are still not safe with the advancement of ISIS into these nations. The resource baskets in these nations are soon being emptied.
Some experts who appreciate the donors’ contribution have however cited that it would only be more relevant to ensure that ISIS is completely moved out of Iraq and Syria then the process of rebuilding the two nations can take place.
The war in Syria has seen the country nose dive from a middle-income economy to a country where four out of five people live in poverty, and two out of three in extreme poverty.
Countries hosting the refugees include Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and Turkey. These countries’ facilities are equally in a sorry state as the demand has outdone the available resources.
Before the pledges were made, UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki moon addressed the conference saying and expressed his disappointment in the international community’s purported failure in stopping the war. He further added that the best humanitarian solution to end the suffering would be a political solution to end the war.
Meanwhile, despite threats and attacks on aid workers, UN agencies continue to provide life-saving assistance through cross-border assistance.
