U.N. official calls for repairing electricity grid in NE Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – A U.N. official called on Wednesday for repairing the electricity grid in Northeast Syria to ensure water access to the region.
Via her official X Platform, Najat Rochdi, U.N. Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, “urged the relevant parties to prioritize repairs on the electricity grid to ensure power to the Alouk water station.”
The Alouk water station has been non-functional since Oct. 5, 2023 due to Turkish attacks on the power station.
Rochdi’s remarks came after her meeting with the Humanitarian Task Force in Geneva, where she stressed the dire situation in Syria and called on Member States to support Syria Humanitarian Fund.
“Without more funding, millions will face extreme food insecurity & rising malnutrition,” Rochdi noted.
The U.N. official called on the Members States to mobilize resources at Hawl Camp to restore critical services.
She also pointed out that “Member States with influence need to help advocate to stop separation of boys from families in NE & to facilitate reunification & contact.”