Statement on the Colombia Earthquake by Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR

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The resident coordinator of the United Nations in Colombia, María Torres, emphasized that the magnitude of the earthquake exceeds preliminary estimates and that the assessment of the disaster is continuously updated as reports arrive from the regions.

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The UN is working alongside Colombian authorities to strengthen the humanitarian response following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake, which has left 239 dead, 3,755 injured, and 287 missing, according to the latest figures from the UNGRD (National Unit for Disaster Risk Management). Through UNICEF, the agency is providing water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies to benefit 25,000 people in Chocó and Buenaventura. It is also coordinating with the Colo…

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The earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday affected 13 departments and left at least 224 dead, more than 2,500 injured, and 195 missing, according to the latest data. The government is leading the disaster response, with support from the United Nations. Assessments in 357 municipalities. To address the country's needs at this critical time, […]