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UN briefers outline urgent humanitarian and security needs in Haiti; WFP flights deliver supplies
Summary
UN spokesperson announced incoming briefing from Doreka Richardson and outlined World Food Programme emergency assistance to deportees and wider humanitarian needs; Secretary‑General has urged support for the multinational security force rather than deploying a new UN peacekeeping mission.
UN spokesperson Steph said the United Nations will be joined virtually by Doreka Richardson, described in the briefing as the deputy special representative, resident coordinator and humanitarian coordinator in Haiti, to brief member states and press on the current situation in Haiti.
Steph said the World Food Programme is providing emergency assistance across Artibonite, North and West departments, including $1,200,000 in cash-based transfers and nearly 3,000 meals distributed in border regions to Haitians deported back to their country. She told reporters that the WFP organized the first of two humanitarian cargo flights…
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