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Press Release No. 1 4 January 2009
GOI assistance in response to Gaza Flash Appeal
Statement by Official Spokesperson about assistance from Government of India in response to Gaza Flash Appeal:
In response to the Flash Appeal made by United Nations Refugee Welfare Agency (UNRWA), Government of India has decided to extend an assistance of US$ 1 million for use by the Agency to provide shelters, cash assistance, essential household items etc., to affected families in Gaza.
The Government of India urges an immediate end to the
violence witnessed in Gaza and its environs, so that
further casualties amongst civilians are averted. This
would help create an atmosphere for the peace process to
resume. 2 January 2009 |