UN-EU Meeting Secures $7 Million to Aid Syrian Civilians

The United Nations has secured close to $7 billion in aid pledges for Syria to help civilians impacted by fighting in the eight years of civil war. The additional aid was announced Thursday in Brussels. U.N. officials said the money would help save millions of lives and protect civilians across Syria. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports officials called for free access for the humanitarian aid and called on each side to find a political solution to end the devastating conflict.

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