Around the World: United Nations
China Daily | Updated: 2008-06-20 07:45
Refugee number rises
Fighting in parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East is increasing refugee numbers worldwide and undermining efforts by aid agencies to manage multiple disasters, a senior UN official said yesterday.
Speaking in northern Kenya where thousands of Somalis are sheltering in dusty camps, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres said his organization desperately needed more funds.
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