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Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to the Syrian president ] and the allied Lebanese militia ].<ref></ref> In early January 2015, the town became an object of a global propaganda campaign waged by the Syrian opposition.<ref> FT, 8 January 2015.</ref> Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to the Syrian president ] and the allied Lebanese militia ].<ref></ref> In early January 2015, the town became an object of a global propaganda campaign waged by the Syrian opposition.<ref> FT, 8 January 2015.</ref>

Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to the Syrian president ] and the allied Lebanese militia ].<ref></ref>

Video from Syrian activists in January 2016 has shown opposition militants blocking food from entering the town rather than government forces.<ref>https://twitter.com/Souria4Syrians/status/684559608946552833</ref> The United Nations has provided humanitarian aid to Madaya on several occasions prior to that year, including late October.<ref>www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52312</ref> Local population has demonstrated in favor of the Assad Government.<ref>http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=09f_1452092018</ref> The Assad government in agreement with the joint statement on January 7th, 2016 by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, has called for aid to reenter the besieged town.<ref>http://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/join-statement-hard-reach-and-besieged-communities-syria-enar</ref> Al Jazeera was accused of providing fake images of starving children claiming they were from Madaya.<ref>https://twitter.com/RanaHarbi/status/685357579615232000</ref>


On 7 January 2015, the ] said the Syrian government had allowed access to the town for humanitarian aid.<ref></ref> On 7 January 2015, the ] said the Syrian government had allowed access to the town for humanitarian aid.<ref></ref>





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Town in Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria
Madaya مضايا
Town
Country Syria
GovernorateRif Dimashq Governorate
DistrictAl-Zabadani District
NahiyahMadaya
Elevation1,608 m (5,276 ft)
Population
 • Total9,371

Madaya (Template:Lang-ar) is a small mountainous town in Syria, located at an altitude of 1,400 meters. It is a well known holiday resort. It is located about 40 km northwest of Damascus in the Rif Dimashq Governorate and is home to Lake Barada. Madaya often is snow-top during the winter months especially on January and February. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Madaya had a population of 9,371 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.

Description

It is famous for its pure natural spring water, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy climate. Dry and cool in the summer, Madaya attracts wealthy Syrians many of which have summer mansions in the town. It also has a big market (souq) known for its European-made goods like sportswear and electronics which makes it quite an experience to visit.

History

No reliable data about the town′s foundation is available.

Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah. In early January 2015, the town became an object of a global propaganda campaign waged by the Syrian opposition.

Since July 2015, the town was reported to be besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

Video from Syrian activists in January 2016 has shown opposition militants blocking food from entering the town rather than government forces. The United Nations has provided humanitarian aid to Madaya on several occasions prior to that year, including late October. Local population has demonstrated in favor of the Assad Government. The Assad government in agreement with the joint statement on January 7th, 2016 by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria and the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, has called for aid to reenter the besieged town. Al Jazeera was accused of providing fake images of starving children claiming they were from Madaya.

On 7 January 2015, the United Nations said the Syrian government had allowed access to the town for humanitarian aid.



References

  1. ^ General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Rif Dimashq Governorate. Template:Ar icon
  2. "Madaya, Syria Page". Retrieved 2007-09-15. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help)
  3. "Northern Syria". Retrieved 2007-09-15. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help)
  4. Smith, 1841, p. 146.
  5. Madaya: Syria allows aid to reach city facing starvation, says U.N.
  6. Dozens die of hunger in besieged Syrian town FT, 8 January 2015.
  7. Madaya: Syria allows aid to reach city, says U.N.
  8. https://twitter.com/Souria4Syrians/status/684559608946552833
  9. www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=52312
  10. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=09f_1452092018
  11. http://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/join-statement-hard-reach-and-besieged-communities-syria-enar
  12. https://twitter.com/RanaHarbi/status/685357579615232000
  13. U.N. says Syrian government allows access to besieged Madaya

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