Madaya, Syria
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| Madaya مضايا |
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 Madaya
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| Country |  Syria |
| Governorate | Rif Dimashq Governorate |
| District | Al-Zabadani District |
| Nahiyah | Madaya |
| Elevation | 1,608 m (5,276 ft) |
| Population (2004 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,371 |
Madaya (Arabic: مضايا) is a small mountainous town in Syria, located at an altitude of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft).[2] It is a well known holiday resort.[3] It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) 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.[1] Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.[4]
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Description
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. It is famous for its pure natural spring water, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy climate. Dry and cool in the summer, Madaya until recently had attracted wealthy Syrians many of which have summer mansions in the town. It also has a large market (souq) known for its European-made goods, such as sportswear and electronics, which makes visiting it quite an appealing experience for tourists.
History
Forming
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Syrian civil war
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Since July 2015, the town has been besieged by a combination of Syrian forces loyal to the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the allied Lebanese militia Hezbollah.[5] In December 2015, Doctors Without Borders reported that 23 people had died of starvation[6] after a total blockade prevented any food or humanitarian aid to enter since 18 October.[6] United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon expressed alarm at the situation in Madaya[7] as well as in other besieged areas in Syria, and warned that the use of starvation as weapon during conflict is a war crime.
On 7 January 2016, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs issued a statement[8] calling for unimpeded access to deliver emergency assistance to Madaya, Al-Fu'ah and Kafriya. Amid calls from United Nations officials[9] and dozens of humanitarian organizations[10] to intervene, the United Nations negotiated a deal between the Syrian government and rebels holding the town to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid, which was carried out on 11 January 2016.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 General Census of Population and Housing 2004. Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Rif Dimashq Governorate. (Arabic)
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