A 48-truck convoy of relief items organised by Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammed Al Thani Charity yesterday arrived at the Turkish-Syrian border. The $1m aid, including winter clothes, foodstuff and medicines, will be distributed among more than 50,000 Syrian refugees.
Aid convoy from Qatar reaches Syria border
DOHA: A Qatari relief team arrived at the Turkish-Syrian border yesterday and was expected to start distributing winter clothes to more than 200 Syrian families today.
The convoy of 48 trucks is carrying aid worth $1m, including winter clothes, foodstuff and medicines for over 50,000 Syrian refugees. The aid is being provided by Sheikh Eid bin Mohammed Al Thani Charity.
This is the third relief convoy sent by the charity to the Syrian refugees. The convoy has been accompanied by 21 volunteers from Qatar, including 19 Qatari citizens and two expatriates, according to a release from the charity.
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