UN appeals for $538M in Pakistan humanitarian aid

[OhioChick]

Source: AP

The Associated Press
Tuesday, February 9, 2010; 5:47 AM

ISLAMABAD -- Aid groups in Pakistan need nearly $538 million over the next six months to help hundreds of thousands of people displaced by army clashes against the Taliban, the U.N. said in an international appeal Tuesday.

The appeal comes as much of the world's attention is focused on helping earthquake-devastated Haiti and as security remains tenuous along Pakistan's northwest border with Afghanistan.

A largely successful army offensive in the Swat Valley and surrounding districts has meant some 1.7 million people have returned home since being displaced last year, according to the U.N. Still, security in parts of the semiautonomous tribal belt and other areas is deteriorating, leading to new internal refugees.

An estimated 1 million Pakistanis remain displaced. Most of the refugees are staying with host families, but tens of thousands are in relief camps.



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[Wizard777]

1. We will give them 538 Million for Osama Bin laden and Al Qaida. Otherwise screw 'em!

That would be giving aid to the enemy and TREASON.

[classysassy]

2. Tax those greedy

oil companies that caused the war,those evil bastards with the aide of W and Dick,have blood on their hands,so make them pay for their evil behavior.