Displaced families in Sweida struggle with cold, fuel shortages

The attack carried out by factions of the Syrian Interim Government on Sweida and its countryside in mid-July last year resulted in the displacement of thousands of civilians, hundreds of casualties, and the kidnapping of others.

Hattin Shelter Center in Sweida city still hosts dozens of displaced families whose homes were burned, as residents’ suffering increases with falling temperatures and the lack of adequate heating materials.

The center’s director, Buthaina Abu Raid, stated that humanitarian organizations provided support in the form of food baskets and medicines. Members of the Sweida community in Australia and expatriates in the UAE also contributed financial aid and fuel supplies. However, the available quantities are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of the displaced during the winter season.

Several residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the deteriorating living conditions inside the center, confirming that the severe cold has worsened their suffering. At the same time, they expressed hope of returning to their villages, stressing that no place can replace the warmth of one’s home.

ANHA