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UK Pledges £160 Million for Syria Amid Aid Shortfalls

3/17/2025

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The UK has committed £160 million ($200 million) in humanitarian aid for Syria during the EU-led donor conference in Brussels, contributing to a total of €5.8 billion ($6.3 billion) raised. However, this year's pledges lag behind last year's €7.5 billion, impacted by US aid cuts and the relentless violence plaguing the region.

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The UK has committed £160 million ($200 million) in humanitarian aid for Syria during the EU-led donor conference in Brussels, contributing to a total of €5.8 billion ($6.3 billion) raised. However, this year's pledges lag behind last year's €7.5 billion, impacted by US aid cuts and the relentless violence plaguing the region.