Monday, May 18, 2009

Japan responds promptly to SL govt's appeal

Responding to Sri Lankan government's appeal for humanitarian assistance on behalf of civilians who fled from the terror grips of LTTE, the Japanese Government has shipped several consignments with immediate effect.

The consignments include 560 tents, 10,000 sleeping mats, 4,000 plastic sheets, 30,000 jerry cans and 1,000 mosquito nets worth about Rs. 50 million. It will be delivered through the office of the International Organization of Migration.

This is in addition to the Emergency Grant Aid totalling US $ 4 million provided through UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM and ICRC as announced earlier this month. Read more ...

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