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After 10 years of war, 'heart breaking’ to see suffering of Syrians: senior UN relief official

After 10 years of war, 'heart breaking’ to see suffering of Syrians: senior UN relief official

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Ten years into the Syria crisis, humanitarian needs are deepening for millions of people, especially women, children, and the elderly, caught up in fighting through no fault of their own. 

According to humanitarians, over 13 million people across the war-ravaged country are in desperate need of assistance.  

UN News Arabic's Shirin Yaseen, spoke with Muhannad Hadi, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, on what the United Nations is doing and the urgent priorities now. 

He also highlights the need for a political solution to end the crisis. 

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Shirin Yaseen, UN News - Arabic
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