“UNHCR and its partners will continue to assess the needs of these newly-displaced families to ensure that their many vulnerabilities are addressed; including the need for psycho-social counselling, legal assistance, family kits, and cash assistance for the most vulnerable,” said Mr. Wright.
Across central Iraq, the internal displacement of Iraqi citizens continues, often in areas where aid agencies have limited access. The ongoing conflict in the Anbar Governorate is causing fresh displacement near the cities of Al Baghdadi, Haditha, Ramadi and Fallujah. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in these areas are reported to be in urgent need of fuel, food and medicine, with growing shortages of basic food items and prices spiralling.
While commending international donors for their contribution to address humanitarian needs, Ms. Grande and Mr. Wright emphasized that as the conflict continues, and new waves of displacement occur, more funding is be urgently needed to respond in the coming months.
As it stands now, 2.25 million Iraqis are estimated to have been displaced since January 2014. Over 380,000 are currently displaced within the Anbar Governorate.
(Source: United Nations News Centre)
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