Even though the Security Council passed a resolution last month that would increase aid deliveries, the UN has said that there has been no humanitarian improvement for the millions of Syrians who need it. Valerie Amos the UN humanitarian chief lays most of the blame on President Al-Assad's government which refused to give aid convoys access to the remoter areas. Since February 22nd there has been nearly 300 cases of sexual violence in the Damascus area alone, aid and assistance has only reached 6% of people living in besieged areas, 175,000 remain trapped by government forces, and 45,000 cannot escape due to opposition groups. Countries such as Britain and the U.S are discussing steps to punish the government under President Assad for what they consider an objection to the resolution.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26795153
"Syria crisis: UN says no aid improvement despite vote." BBC. n. page. Web. 29 Mar. 2014.
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