1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated June 21, 2018Syrias Humanitarian and Protection Crisis: Current StatusThe humanitarian and protection needs of the Syrian population have increased in manifold ways since the start of the Syrian conflict in March 2011. Years of war have contributed to the vuln
2、erability of millions of Syrians and led to an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 deaths since 2011. The majority of Syrias remaining population (estimated to be about 17 million in 2016) requires humanitarian and protection assistance. The United States is the largest humanitarian donor to Syria, and Con
3、gress may seek to further review U.S. funding and programs as well as address ongoing challenges, such as those associated with civilian protection. Scope of the Humanitarian Needs In its 2018 Humanitarian Needs Overview, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) estimate
4、d that nearly 69% of the Syrian population lives in extreme poverty, with a majority in dire circumstances. Syrian Population: Key Indicators of Need 9 million people are food insecure (54% of population); 7.6 million people are estimated to be in need of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assist
