U. S. Humanitarian Assistance to Displaced Syrians in Turkey
U. S. Humanitarian Assistance to Displaced Syrians in Turkey
Taken Question
Office of the
Spokesperson
Washington, DC
Question Taken at the April 16, 2012 Daily
Press Briefing
April 17,
2012
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Question: Has the United States offered assistance to Turkey to aid Syrian refugees?
Answer: The United States has provided
nearly $25 million in humanitarian assistance to support the
people of Syria through international and non-governmental
humanitarian partners in the region. The United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has received $8.5 million
of these funds.
As of April 15, UNHCR has provided almost
34,000 blankets, 10,000 bed mats and 5,100 family tents in
response to the arrival of displaced Syrians in Turkey and
the emergency response to the earthquake in Van this past
fall. Additionally, UNHCR has regular access to the camps,
and the Government of Turkey has invited UNHCR to provide
technical assistance on protection issues including camp
management, voluntary repatriation, and registration.
The
government of Turkey’s humanitarian assistance provided
through the Turkish Red Crescent exceeds international
standards, and we commend the Turkish Government’s
leadership and humanitarian
response.
ENDS