National

Iraq: UN Relief Chief Calls for Protection of Civilians as Military Operations to Retake Mosul Start

Stephen O’Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. UN Photo/Loey Felipe (file photo)

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–17 October 2016 – Expressing deep concern for the safety of as many as 1.5 million people in Iraq’s Mosul, the top United Nations humanitarian official has called on all parties to the conflict to ensure that civilians in the city are protected and that they have access to humanitarian assistance.

Proud member of LION Publishers

“Families are at extreme risk of being caught in…

Most read stories this week

Take a Survey

ARCHIVES