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Qatari aid convoy enters Syria

Qatari aid convoy enters Syria

Qatar Tribune23-07-2025
A new Qatari aid convoy entered southern Syria from Jordan, comprising 12 trucks carrying 96 tons of flour, as part of the joint humanitarian efforts made by the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Damascus and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) to support the people in Syria. In a statement on Wednesday, QRCS said that the shipment will go to local bakeries, to be used in producing and distributing bread in the affected areas. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARCS) will be responsible for handing the flour over to the bakeries based on their respective needs. (QNA) page 3
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