Unite for the children of Madaya
It is the worst catostrophy since World War II
As the world is witnessing the tragedy in Madaya with children suffering from malnutrition, it is yet another problem in the list of emergencies that needs immediate attention. In this context, it is important that the Syrian government works to find a swift way to rescue the thousands of people stranded in that region, a place that once used to be a great tourist location.
A recent report ‘Why Syrian regime needs India and China’ showed the desperation that the Bashar Al Assad regime are dealing with as they now seek help from their new allies in resolving the crisis. Even though India and China are able to exercise power in resolving issues on South-East Asian regional issues, but anything involving Middle East affairs is a different game. In addition, it’s different when the crisis is self-inflicted as we have seen in Syria.
The dynamics of the Syrian crisis is so complex that it has spilt into neighbouring countries including Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey and to an extent, even to the borders of Europe with migrants now risking their lives to get across to Greece and Germany. Not only has the situation in Syria displaced thousands of people, but has also prompted extremist groups like Daesh, who in turn are successfully taking advantage of the lack of law and order in the country.
Diplomatic efforts have so far failed in finding a permanent solution. In my opinion, the ideal solution should come from Arab states as they have a better understanding of the culture and religion of Syria. Combining the two will serve as a great tool in resolving the differences.
In addition, the United Nations (UN) must address the Middle East crisis in a serious manner, rather than mere rhetoric. This is the worst catastrophe since World War II and the fact that we have left it for months calls for immediate action. We must all stand united and put away our differences because at the end of the day, political differences do not compare with human tragedy.
— The reader is an Indian business development coordinator based in Dubai
