Thousands without lifesaving aid in DRC, says UN agency

Thousands without lifesaving aid in DRC, says UN agency

Thousands are without lifesaving aid in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo due to critical funding gaps, the United Nations Refugee agency says.

Children, refugees pay hefty price of global aid funding crisis

Children, refugees and displaced people worldwide are paying the price for the deep-seated funding crisis that has engulfed the international aid sector, made worse by pronounced cuts in Washington, the UN children’s and refugee agencies said on Friday.

UNHCR: DR Congo crisis deepens as funding cuts hit critical humanitarian aid

Newly arrived Congolese refugees wait to be registered at a UNHCR-supported reception centre in Rugombo, Burundi. © UNHCR/Charity Nzomo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. GENEVA – Critical funding gaps are severely hampering humanitarian efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, lea…