Just over half a mile away from the Bab al-Hawa border crossing connecting Syria and Turkey a 6th-century triumphal arch still stands, the remains of a Roman road stretching straight as an arrow on either side. For millennia this part of the world has been a crossroads of trade, culture and history. Today, it’s more important than ever.
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Syrians collect water provided by the UNICEF in Syria's northeastern city of Hasakeh on July 8, 2021 after disruption in water supply from the Alouk station. - According to UNICEF, United Nations Childrens Emergency Fund, the Alouk water station in al-Hasakeh governorate ceased functioning, affecting direct access to water for approximately 460,000 people in north-east Syria.
