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UN says aid falling far short in Gaza, Syria, Pakistan and Haiti; calls for more funding and access
Summary
At a United Nations press briefing, officials reported major shortfalls in humanitarian funding and access: Syria’s appeal is 18% funded, Gaza displacement has exceeded 1 million since mid-March, and Pakistan and Haiti relief efforts require more resources. The UN reiterated calls for ceasefire, open routes, and additional donor support.
United Nations officials told reporters at a New York briefing on Thursday that humanitarian needs in Gaza, Syria, Pakistan and Haiti far exceed available aid and that access restrictions are preventing life-saving assistance from reaching many people.
The UN spokesperson said Syria’s humanitarian appeal for the year is 18% funded. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the Gaza Strip has seen more than 1,000,000 displacements since a ceasefire collapsed in mid-March, including roughly 200,000 displacements in the past month and about 56,000 since last Sunday, according to the briefing.
The spokesperson cited intensified military operations in Gaza City and said OCHA reports that 11 premises serving as emergency shelters for roughly 11,000 people have been damaged in five days. The briefing said partners collected more than 12,500 metric tons of wheat flour, food parcels and bulk supplies from crossings and…
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