Jesse Marks discussed the crisis in Türkiye and Syria on Al Jazeera Arabic.
Al Jazeera English: Jeremy Konyndyk Calls for Stronger Aid Mechanisms to Northwest Syria
As the crisis in Türkiye and Syria unfolds, civilians are in need of aid immediately.
Collapsed Buildings, Crushing Politics: Refugees International Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Pause and Unfettered Aid Access in Northwest Syria
If sufficient earthquake aid fails to reach Northwest Syria, it will be a political failure rather than a logistical one.
Al Jazeera English: Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes
Jesse Marks joined Nick Clark of AlJazeera English to discuss the ongoing humanitarian response to those affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
Amid Catastrophe in Türkiye, Syria, Relief Efforts Must Include Displaced People and Local Civil Society
A massive humanitarian response is needed in Turkiye and Syria—and efforts must include local civil society and displaced people.
BBC News: Deadly Earthquake Hits Turkey and Syria
Vice President for Programs and Policy at Refugees International Hardin Lang spoke with BBC News about the aftermath of the earthquakes that took place in Türkiye and Syria and the importance of localizing humanitarian aid to effectively respond to the crisis in the region.
UNSC Syria Cross-Border Aid Vote a ‘Short Term Win,’ More Action Needed to Save Lives
The UN Security Council vote to continue cross-border aid from Türkiye into Northwest Syria is an important short-term win, but once again underscores the fragility of cross-border aid.
Foreign Affairs: The Weaponization of Humanitarian Aid
China and Russia’s weaponization of humanitarian aid is devastating for millions of civilians. Yet with diplomatic cooperation and persistence, the crisis in Syria could serve as the international community’s chance to tackle the problem head-on and, in the process, save lives in other humanitarian crises, both now and in the future.
Transforming Syria’s Lifeline: The Way Forward for Cross-border Aid
It is time for a more sustainable approach to cross-border aid in Syria—with Syrian NGOs taking a greater role in the humanitarian response.
39 Humanitarian and Syrian NGOs Call for More Sustainable, Locally Driven Cross-border Aid Effort
While the clock is ticking on the UN Security Council resolution renewal, the UN can help lead the way to ensure a transformation of the cross-border aid effort to be more sustainable and locally driven in the long term.