The video of Syrian child Omran Daqneesh, pulled alive from rubble in Aleppo, is a reminder of the crimes committed in Syria every day, including deliberate acts of extermination by the regime and Iran, which are supported by Russia and militias such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
When we watch the video and see photos of other tragedies every day, we remember these criminals against humanity and our duty to the victims.
The tragedy has been ongoing for five years, Daqneesh’s age. Five years of murder, displacement and broken promises. The least we can do is support those in need by offering, delivering and financing aid, whether from individuals, governments or humanitarian organizations.
This does not mean we must open the door to traders of tragedies and war thieves, including ideological groups, fake institutions and governments that confiscate refugees’ food, blankets and medicines. Such governments turn a blind eye to their own people, who exploit the refugees in their camps or when crossing borders, impose taxes on them and on aid.
Millions of Syrians inside their country, as well as millions of refugees are living in deplorable conditions. Relief operations are the source of life for most Syrians. Some Arab and foreign relief organizations have done a lot and will always be appreciated, but their number is limited compared to the size of the need and tragedy.
Unfortunately, some organizations came to profit and trade, and others to take advantage of people’s need by forcing them to become extremists who hate their families and society, and are pawns in the hands of terrorist leaders.
Daqneesh, his face covered in blood and dirt, is one of thousands, but their photos and stories are not publicized. This is the life of an oppressed population living in a state of war launched by the most violent regimes in the world.
The war started several years ago and may last many more. Our duty is to support the people or at least help them, even if slightly, to stay alive and ease their suffering. We urge governments sympathetic to the Syrian people to grant them more exceptions and offer them job opportunities so they can support their families.
Supporting the Syrian people is a great job that will defeat the ongoing genocide, save millions of displaced people and heal thousands of injured individuals. Their resistance will win against all the forces that stand against them.
When we watch the video and see photos of other tragedies every day, we remember these criminals against humanity and our duty to the victims.
The tragedy has been ongoing for five years, Daqneesh’s age. Five years of murder, displacement and broken promises. The least we can do is support those in need by offering, delivering and financing aid, whether from individuals, governments or humanitarian organizations.
This does not mean we must open the door to traders of tragedies and war thieves, including ideological groups, fake institutions and governments that confiscate refugees’ food, blankets and medicines. Such governments turn a blind eye to their own people, who exploit the refugees in their camps or when crossing borders, impose taxes on them and on aid.
Millions of Syrians inside their country, as well as millions of refugees are living in deplorable conditions. Relief operations are the source of life for most Syrians. Some Arab and foreign relief organizations have done a lot and will always be appreciated, but their number is limited compared to the size of the need and tragedy.
Unfortunately, some organizations came to profit and trade, and others to take advantage of people’s need by forcing them to become extremists who hate their families and society, and are pawns in the hands of terrorist leaders.
Daqneesh, his face covered in blood and dirt, is one of thousands, but their photos and stories are not publicized. This is the life of an oppressed population living in a state of war launched by the most violent regimes in the world.
The war started several years ago and may last many more. Our duty is to support the people or at least help them, even if slightly, to stay alive and ease their suffering. We urge governments sympathetic to the Syrian people to grant them more exceptions and offer them job opportunities so they can support their families.
Supporting the Syrian people is a great job that will defeat the ongoing genocide, save millions of displaced people and heal thousands of injured individuals. Their resistance will win against all the forces that stand against them.
