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SG/SM/5805

SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED IN SRI LANKA

3 November 1995


Press Release
SG/SM/5805


SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED IN SRI LANKA

19951103 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:

Reports of the massive displacement of the civilian population in northern Sri Lanka are a source of deep concern to the Secretary-General. It is evident that humanitarian assistance on a significant scale will be essential to minimize suffering. The Secretary-General therefore calls on all concerned to facilitate relief assistance to the affected population by humanitarian organizations.

The Secretary-General has instructed the Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Peter Hansen, to follow the situation closely and to maintain contact with the relevant humanitarian organizations and the Sri Lankan authorities.

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