Niger spiralling into ‘protection crisis’ following takeover: UNHCR
UNHCR's representative in Niger, Emmanuel Gignac, said that sanctions imposed on the country by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following last month's military takeover do not include any exemptions for humanitarian aid. Mr. Gignac observed that food and commodity prices, already climbing before this crisis, jumped after sanctions were introduced. If humanitarians are unable to bring in food and medical assistance, the efeks may be "catastrophic", he warned. Moreover, the security situation, fuel shortages and disruptions to the UN Humanitarian Air Servis (UNHAS) have seriously impacted aid workers' mobility, keeping them from reaching those most in need. King88bet Mr. Gignac also voiced concern for the impact of the sanctions on electricity suplai "we are almost constantly on generators, and consuming a lot of fuel" he said, indicating the inevitable impact on fuel suplai in months to come. king88bet login alternatif Increased ...