UN relief wing foresees thousands more fleeing Fallujah amid ongoing fighting
New York, June 20 (Just Earth News):More than 83,000 people have fled the besieged city of Fallujah and surrounding areas as of this past Saturday, and thousands more could still be on the move amid ongoing fighting, the United Nations relief wing has reported.
UN health agency expresses concern over disease outbreaks in besieged city of Fallujah
New York, June 17 (Just Earth News):The low level of immunity coupled with poor hygiene conditions raises the risk of disease outbreaks, such as measles, in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, where more than 42,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of military operations in May. New York, June 17 (Just Earth News):The low level of immunity coupled with poor hygiene conditions raises the risk of disease outbreaks, such as measles, in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, where more than 42,000 people have been displaced since the beginning of military operations in May.
Iraq: funding is running out to help people fleeing Fallujah, UN relief official warns
New York, June 9 (Just Earth News):The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Iraq said on Thursday she is deeply concerned by the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the besieged city of Fallujah, warning that funding is insufficient to continue to carry out the massive relief operation that is currently under way.
Civilians fleeing Fallujah ‘facing double jeopardy’ – UN rights chief
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday urged the Iraqi Government to take immediate measures to ensure that all people fleeing the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)-occupied city of Fallujah are treated in strict accordance with international human rights and international humanitarian laws.
New York, June 7 (Just Earth News):The United Nations and partners on Monday warned they are “in a race against time†to provide life-saving assistance to people fleeing escalating violence in Anbar, particularly around the battle for Fallujah, while the UN envoy for Iraq reiterated his call to ensure civilians have unhindered access to medical facilities and humanitarian assistance.
UN refugee agency begins delivering supplies to families escaping besieged Fallujah
New York, May 28 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugee agency said on Friday that it is delivering emergency relief supplies to families who managed to escape the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah over the past few days.
Iraq: UN mission warns of increasing risks for civilians in besieged Fallujah
New York, Apr 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said it is receiving reports that humanitarian conditions are worsening and human suffering is increasing in the city of Fallujah, which has been under control of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) for more than two years.