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Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2017. It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 September 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Democratic Republic of Congo: Humanitarian Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what additional resources her Department has provided to the humanitarian relief operations in the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Answer

In response to the £50 million United Nations flash appeal for the Kasais in April 2017, the UK has committed £4.65 million of new funding for emergency lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the Kasais. Taking into account broader humanitarian support to DRC, the total UK humanitarian support to the Kasais to more than £7.7 million. The UK also provides support to healthcare, WASH and education activities in the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6199
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Democratic Republic of the Congo
Link
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