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TunisiaRefugee crisis: EU steps up humanitarian aid to Syria
November 3, 2015
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The European Commission will give €62 million in humanitarian aid to support Syrians displaced by the conflict inside their country, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid Christos Stylianides announced today, concluding his visit to Jordan and Lebanon.
The new funding comes at a critical moment with a worsening security situation in the country, and will help cover winter and basic needs of refugees and host communities, such as health care, clean water, shelter, rent and education.
“We must continue to get humanitarian aid to Syrians in need as the coming winter will bring additional hardship to the most vulnerable,” Styliandes said.
The new funding for Syria follows the recent announcements of €43 million for Lebanon and €28 million to Jordan, made by the Commissioner to the respective national authorities over 1-3 November. All in all €133 million in additional humanitarian aid in 2015 will go to the three respective countries. (EU Neighbourhood Info)
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