Refugees International calls on the Turkish government—both at the national and local levels—to respect the legal status of Syrian refugees residing in their territory and all cease raids, detention, and deportation of refugees to Syria.
Al Jazeera English: Jesse Marks on the Syria Earthquake
Jesse Marks discusses the inadequacy of the humanitarian response in northwest Syria and calls for immediate unfettered aid access to the region.
BBC News: Jeremy Konyndyk on Getting Help to Syria’s Earthquake Victims
Refugees International President Jeremy Konyndyk joins BBC Diplomatic Correspondent Paul Adams to discuss the challenge of getting help to Syria’s earthquake victims.
Al Jazeera Arabic: Jesse Marks Discusses Crisis in Türkiye and Syria
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.