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Motion · S5M-20935 · 19 Feb 2020

The Forgotten People of Idlib

Lodged by Pauline McNeill (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern the situation in Idlib in Syria where nearly a million people have reportedly been forced to flee from their homes since December 2019; is further concerned by reports that the population is terrified and traumatised, with temperatures reaching minus 9 degrees; understands that babies, small children and older people are dying because of the cold, with people forced to sleep outside and in the back of trucks as the camps are full; notes with dismay reports from the UN that the bombing campaign conducted by President Bashar al-Assad is targeting health facilities and schools; understands that the province is the final major rebel-held stronghold in Syria, but that the advance of Syrian government forces, backed by Russian forces, has put further pressure on the displaced population; further understands that the major relief operation being managed from across the border in Turkey is being overwhelmed and Turkey has closed its border with Syria; agrees with Michelle Bachelet, UN Human Rights Chief, that conditions for displaced civilians are “cruel beyond belief”, and urges Syrian government forces and their allies to allow safe corridors in conflict areas in north-western Syria.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.