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UN ramps up aid delivery amid surge of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

UN ramps up aid delivery amid surge of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Oct 14, 2017, at 02:53 pm

New York, Oct 14(Just Earth News): The speed and scale of people fleeing Myanmar has triggered a humanitarian emergency in Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of refugees now depend on humanitarian assistance for shelter, food, water and other life-saving needs, says the United Nations migration agency.

Opening of land route to Syria's battle-affected areas 'making difference' for aid delivery – UN agency

Opening of land route to Syria's battle-affected areas 'making difference' for aid delivery – UN agency

Jul 12, 2017, at 04:33 am

New York, July 11(Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday that the opening of the road to Syria's north-eastern Hassakeh governorate is already making a difference for humanitarian aid delivery on the ground.

Syria ceasefire holding amid rising concerns about aid delivery and Damascus water supply – UN envoy

Syria ceasefire holding amid rising concerns about aid delivery and Damascus water supply – UN envoy

Jan 13, 2017, at 01:57 pm

New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News): While the ceasefire in Syria is largely holding, the United Nations envoy for the country cautioned on Thursday that the truce may be under threat as clashes in villages in the Wadi Barada valley has damaged water infrastructure and left more than five million people in and around Damascus facing water shortages.

UN cites need for funding to ensure aid delivery

UN cites need for funding to ensure aid delivery

Jun 17, 2014, at 05:38 pm

New York, Jun 17 (IBNS): As the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance worldwide continues to grow, the top United Nations relief official on Monday urged the international community to provide the requisite funding and access needed to enable aid workers to do their jobs effectively.