ANKARA
US President Barack Obama has announced 155 million dollars in additional humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people.
Realising a statement Tuesday, the US Embassy in Ankara stated that President Obama had approved an additional 155 million dollars in humanitarian aid for people in Syria and refugees fleeing the violence in the country.
Obama stated that for nearly two years, Assad regime had waged "a brutal war against the Syrian people, murdering innocent men, women and children, in their homes, in bread lines, and at universities."
Obama stated that the US had joined with nations around the world in calling for an end to the Syrian regime and a transition that would lead to "a peaceful, inclusive and democratic Syria, where the rights of all Syrians are protected."
"We have worked to isolate Assad and his regime; impose sanctions that starve the regime of funds; recognize the Syrian Opposition Coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people; call for accountability for perpetrators of atrocities; and provide humanitarian relief to Syrians in need," he said.
"I have approved an additional 155 million dollars in humanitarian aid for people in Syria and refugees fleeing the violence. Here, I want to speak directly to the people of Syria. This new aid will mean more warm clothing for children and medicine for the elderly; flour and wheat for your families and blankets, boots and stoves for those huddled in damaged buildings. It will mean health care for victims of sexual violence and field hospitals for the wounded. Even as we work to end the violence against you, this aid will help address some of the immediate needs you face each day."
Obama stated that this new commitment would bring America's total humanitarian aid to Syria to 365 million dollars.
Obama also called on the international community to do more to help these Syrians in need, and to contribute to the latest UN humanitarian appeal.
"We are under no illusions. The days ahead will continue to be very difficult. But what is clear is that the regime continues to weaken and lose control of territory. The opposition continues to grow stronger. More Syrians are standing up for their dignity. The Assad regime will come to an end. The Syrian people will have their chance to forge their own future."
