UN seeks more helicopters to fly aid to marooned flood survivors in Pakistan
24 August 2010 – An estimated 800,000 people affected by the catastrophic floods in Pakistan can only be reached by helicopter, the United Nations reported today, appealing for 40 additional helicopters to deliver humanitarian aid to those stranded in areas inaccessible by land.
Thousands displaced as massive floods in Pakistan spread to the south – UN
23 August 2010 – The massive floods in Pakistan have spread to the southern province of Sindh, where hundreds of thousands of people are on the move after evacuating their inundated villages, a United Nations official said today, as humanitarian agencies continued to deliver relief supplies to millions of those affected.
Pakistan: UN agencies redoubling efforts amid still unfolding flood crisis
20 August 2010 – With the situation in flood-stricken Pakistan still unfolding, United Nations agencies said today they are redoubling their efforts to provide assistance to the millions of people affected by the disaster.
Marking World Humanitarian Day, UN ُEgypt lauds heroic efforts on the front lines
19 August 2010– Marking the World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations in Egypt held a meeting with the press today with the participation of all UN agencies involved in delivering humanitarian aid and support.
Push for direct Middle East talks nearing turning point – UN
17 August 2010 – Efforts to promote direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians are nearing a turning point, a senior United Nations official said today, underlining that success hinges on continued regional and international support.
24 August 2010 – An estimated 800,000 people affected by the catastrophic floods in Pakistan can only be reached by helicopter, the United Nations reported today, appealing for 40 additional helicopters to deliver humanitarian aid to those stranded in areas inaccessible by land.
23 August 2010 – The massive floods in Pakistan have spread to the southern province of Sindh, where hundreds of thousands of people are on the move after evacuating their inundated villages, a United Nations official said today, as humanitarian agencies continued to deliver relief supplies to millions of those affected.
17 August 2010 – Efforts to promote direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians are nearing a turning point, a senior United Nations official said today, underlining that success hinges on continued regional and international support.
