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Published: March 19, 2009, 12:37
Abu Dhabi: The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charity Foundation gives more humanitarian assistance to needy people in Swat Valley in Pakistan.
Fighting between government forces and rebels in the area has left more than 450,000 people homeless. The UN expects the number of displaced to rise to 600,000 within weeks.
A delegation from the foundation is on the ground to oversee the distribution of relief items, including tents, blankets, and essential foodstuff.
While there, the team has conducted field assessments of the urgent needs of the population who are facing severe economic conditions.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said $18.6 million were needed to run relief operations for displaced people in Pakistan.
Source:http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10296235.html
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