UAE distributes food parcels to Sudanese refugees in Chad

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An Emirati humanitarian delegation has started distributing food parcels to Sudanese refugees and the local community in the city of Amdjarass in Chad.

The initiative led by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation is being implemented in coordination with the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Dr. Ahmed Obaid Al Dhaheri, Head of the ERC Delegation in Chad thanked the country's government for enabling the delivery of aid.

He also affirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting refugees and those in need, and easing their hardships.

The Chadian authorities lauded the UAE's efforts to distribute food parcels and address the requirements of Sudanese refugees and the local community.

The Emirati humanitarian team currently in Amdjarass is assessing the needs of those in need by conducting field visits and closely observing their living conditions.

 

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