By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Tuesday reported that the High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is in Damascus as part of a wider visit to Syria and Lebanon.
Mr. Turk is scheduled to meet officials, as well as representatives of civil society organizations, top diplomats in Damascus and UN colleagues, Dujarric said.
UN and partners reported that over 2.4 million people have received bread supplies between the end of November and 12 January.
Some 380,000 people have received general food assistance, including hot meals.
OCHA said that the humanitarian response continues amid security and logistical challenges.
UNICEF called for increased humanitarian demining efforts to rebuild communities facing the long road to recovery after 14 years of brutal war.
OCHA has expressed concern over rising fuel costs which could complicate travel for people looking to reach safe areas and health facilities.
Mr. Dujarric reported that increasing fuel prices are also affecting humanitarian operations due to the surging cost of running generators, vehicles and heating equipment.
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