Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Today, President Obama reaffirmed the United Statesâ continued commitment and support for the Syrian people by announcing an additional $155 million in humanitarian aid to help meet the acute needs of people inside Syria and refugees across the region who are affected by the violence in Syria. This new funding includes the $10 million announced last week in Turkey by the visiting U.S. delegation. This new assistance brings the United Statesâ total humanitarian response to the crisis in Syria to approximately $365 million to date.
