Recent floods have severely impacted refugee camps in Syria, leading to sharp criticism of the new government for its failure to improve living conditions.
Last week, heavy flooding hit refugee camps in Syria, severely affecting vulnerable populations. The muddy waters have swept away belongings and rendered 17 camps uninhabitable. Additionally, buildings near riverbanks have also suffered damage, with around 1,000 families (over 5,000 individuals) reported to be affected, raising health concerns due to the increased risk of disease transmission.
This situation has ignited strong criticism of Syria's new regime, with critics arguing that the authorities have failed to enhance living conditions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) more than a year after the country was freed from dictator Bashar al-Assad. Promises for reconstruction and stability following this political shift have not materialized, leading to a growing discontent among the population.
In the past year, major cities in Syria have organized donation campaigns, with businesspeople and ordinary citizens pledging funds ranging from hundreds to half a billion kronor to the state. Many women even donated their gold directly into donation boxes. Amid this backdrop, the government is now being questioned about the utilization of these funds to relocate internally displaced persons effectively, as their situation remains dire with the worsening of conditions due to recent floods.
