The Higher Relief Commission (HRC) is offering humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees who have settled in North Lebanon after having fled the unrest in their country, LBC television reported on Wednesday.
“The HRC will be offering food and medical supplies to the Syrian refugees on a monthly basis,” LBC said.
It added that the commission has distributed “purchasing cards” to the Syrians in order to allow them to buy clothing and fuel for household purposes.
Additionally, LBC said that “several wounded Syrians were transported across the border into the Lebanese northern town of Wadi Khaled.” However, the report did not elaborate any further.
Last week, Syrian troops were seen planting more mines along Lebanon’s northern border, a region known for smuggling activities and used by Syrians fleeing unrest in their country.
According to The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there are currently 3,505 registered evacuees in North Lebanon, residing in difficult circumstances, mostly with host families.
The UN said more than 3,500 people have been killed in the crackdown on Syrian protesters who have been demonstrating against the Baath regime since mid-March.
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