International Convoy Reaches Besieged Area Of Syria

International Convoy Reaches Besieged Area Of Syria

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A convoy carrying United Nations food and health aid reached besieged areas of Syria on Monday, after graphic images of starvation in the town of Madaya appeared in media around the world. NPR’s Kelly McEvers speaks with Abeer Etefa, senior regional communications officer at World Food Programme, about the convoy.

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