United Nations to continue its activities in ChechnyaTimur Aliyev, North Caucasus- The United Nations will continue their activities in Chechnya and nearby countries this year as they’ve done in the past, stated Marcel Vaessen, field adviser in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
According to him, providing assistance to the Chechens, Ingushetians and Dagestanis affected by the conflict remains the key issue. As before, aid in these regions will
include food distribution, winter preparation and improving living conditions in refugee camps and temporary settlements for displaced persons. They will also provide medical assistance as well as instructions on land mine safety measures.
The UN has already allocated 62 million dollars for these projects.
However, Vaessen added that the UN will not transfer its activities fully into Chechnya just yet due to the lack of safety guarantees for their employees.
He also mentioned that, according to the UN, the number of Chechen refugees in Ingushetia has declined and there are now only about 60,000 people living there.
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