‘Horn of Africa’ in dire straits – UN envoy on Kuwait visit – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait News

‘Horn of Africa’ in dire straits – UN envoy on Kuwait visit – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait News

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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 12: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Special Envoy for Horn of Africa Ambassador Mohammad Abadi Affey said that his two-day visit to Kuwait focused on dealing with the humanitarian situation in the drought-hit Horn of Africa region.

In a press conference at the conclusion of his visit on Thursday, the UN official said that he had briefed officials in Kuwait on the growing humanitarian needs of the people in this region and means for supporting the UNHCR’s response to this delicate situation through programs and projects to be carried out in collaboration with donor countries and private sector.