DAMASCUS- The UN refugee agency UNHCR on Friday said the United
Nations and its partners are implementing essential programs to assist Syrian
refugees and their host communities despite the slow response to a funding
appeal last month for US$84 million to help Syrians in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey
and Iraq.
"Less than 20 per cent of the funds have been given," Melissa Fleming, chief UNHCR spokesperson, told journalists in Geneva. "Of the 34 organizations that have appealed for funds under the Syria Regional Response Plan, only eight have received funding to date totalling US$15.6 million dollars," she added...
"Less than 20 per cent of the funds have been given," Melissa Fleming, chief UNHCR spokesperson, told journalists in Geneva. "Of the 34 organizations that have appealed for funds under the Syria Regional Response Plan, only eight have received funding to date totalling US$15.6 million dollars," she added...
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