This is done by drawing upon the evolution of the situation and MSF operations in northern Syria, reading of the context, and needs of the patients we serve. [...] 2 Inability to re-authorize Bab al-Salam and Al-Yarubiyah already disrupted the humanitarian response in northern Syria: The escalation of violence near the crossing point of Bab al-Hawa in March 2021 led to the loss of humanitarian and medical supplies in addition to delays in cross-border aid deliveries. [...] In January 2020, the removal of the Al-Yarubiyah border crossing has only contributed further to the shrinking of the humanitarian space in northeast Syria. [...] No cross-line outcomes in northern Syria Over the years, the administrative hurdles posed by the Government of Syria on the Inter-Agency convoys – and the inability of all parties to the conflict to politically agree on the implementation of cross-line convoys -- have been overwhelming and posed concrete challenges and blockages to the provision of aid in areas not under the control of the Governm. [...] Regardless of the potential implications, it is to be predicted that the scale and feasibility of cross-border operations would inevitably decrease without the presence of the UN to facilitate and coordinate them.
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