UN: President Assad has agreed to open two more crossing points for aid

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has agreed to open the two border crossings to allow for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid. These are Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra'ee. This was announced by Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations. "As the toll from the earthquake that hit Syria continues to climb, providing food, nutrition, protection, shelter, winter supplies and other life-saving supplies to the millions affected is of the utmost urgency," Guterres said. "The opening of these crossings, in addition to facilitating humanitarian access, expediting visa approvals and facilitating travel, will allow more aid to enter, faster".