CHAIRMAN of the Repatriation Committee, Nizam Mohammed, has renewed pleas to the government to take immediate action toward the rescue and repatriation of about 25 women and 55 children currently held in Al Roj camp, North East Syria.

A statement on April 16 from Mohammed said for almost two years, the committee had been virtually begging for the government’s support for access arrangements and preparation for rescue and travel.

“Sadly, no progress whatever has been made. Meanwhile, significant developments to facilitate rescue and evacuation have taken place, and countries with honest intentions are being encouraged to take advantage of opportunities being created,” Mohammed said.