The European Union said on Saturday it is releasing over 47 million euros ($49.97 million) for humanitarian aid for Congo's North Kivu and plans to send a flight with medical supplies and food to the conflict-stricken eastern province.
“The EU stands ready to mobilise all the necessary means to support humanitarian workers, including logistics and air, to meet the needs of the population in Democratic Republic of Congo," European Commissioner Janez Lenarcic said.
"With this Humanitarian Air Bridge operation organised with the support of France and the new fund mobilisation, we reaffirm our support to the most vulnerable,” Lenarcic, the commissioner for crisis management, said in aThe flight will head to Goma, the capital of North Kivu, and deliver aid including medical and nutritional supplies, the statement said.
The funds will "be channelled through humanitarian partners to cover immediate needs such as nutrition, healthcare, water and sanitation, shelter and protection", the EU said.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
European Union officials set up scheme to speed up delivery of howitzer artillery rounds to UkraineEU officials are looking for a way to speed up the delivery of howitzer artillery rounds to Ukraine. They are also discussing dedicating an extra billion euros to help the country.
続きを読む »
EU, US working on deal to make EV minerals eligible for tax credits -EU officialThe United States and European Union are working toward agreement in principle on a deal to make European minerals eligible for tax credits, a senior EU official said Friday.
続きを読む »
Valley formation aridifies East Africa and elevates Congo Basin rainfall - NatureNumerical model experiments show that deep valleys cutting across the East African Rift System dry out East Africa by channelling water vapour towards Central Africa, leading to elevated rainfall in the Congo Basin rainforest.
続きを読む »
IOTA's Shimmer (SMR) Makes New Listing on Top European Exchange: DetailsIOTA's Shimmer (SMR) achieves new exchange listing SMR $SMR $IOTA
続きを読む »
European Prime Minister Gets ‘World's First’ AI Government AdvisorNicolae Ciucă, the Prime Minister of European Union member-state Romania, is said to have caught his own Cabinet off guard on Wednesday after introducing them to their new colleague and advisor — an artificial intelligence named Ion.
続きを読む »