The UN’s failure to manage the humanitarian file was due to the inaction of the international community, giving the Assad regime more leverage to exploit the humanitarian catastrophe for its benefit.

Throughout the Turkiye–Syria earthquake, the UN, with its vast resources at its disposal, was more than able to increase the share of aid to northwest Syria, but was more concerned about keeping Damascus happy than saving the lives of Syrians.

As northwestern Syria struggles to attract aid to assist victims of the earthquakes, rescue efforts in opposition areas are being led by a volunteer group specialized in search and medical evacuation.