Donors Hesitate to Fund Syrian Aid Amid Political Transition, Says UN Food Agency
The UN World Food Program warns of funding hesitancy for Syria’s urgent aid under new interim rulers. WFP chief Cindy McCain emphasized Syria’s hunger crisis as a national and regional security issue during a visit to Damascus. Despite progress toward a political transition, donor fatigue persists. Arab nations are urged to provide sustained aid, while sanctions relief is debated to support food production and infrastructure rebuilding. Hunger remains a critical threat. Source