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Aid to continue in Yemen, says Emirates Red Crescent

Monday, 12 October 2015 07:15

The Emirates Red Crescent says that the latest developments in Yemen will not deter its humanitarian efforts in the war-torn country. According to national news agency WAM, a report by the ERC says that food and relief parcels are being distributed to more than 4,000 Yemini families on a daily basis. The report also states that 50 schools in Aden have so far been revamped, with work is continuing on more than 100 others. Maintenance of health facilities, water and electricity works also continues to be undertaken.

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