U.S. Government’s Response to the Crisis in Syria

For Immediate Release

Saturday, August 11, 2012
USAID Press Office
202-712-4320

Today in Istanbul, Secretary Clinton announced the United States is providing an additional $5.5 million in humanitarian assistance for those affected by the ongoing Syrian conflict, bringing the total U.S. contribution for this crisis to nearly $82 million. Please see attachment for detailed information on the current situation and the U.S. government response or visit http://www.usaid.gov/crisis/syria.