Consequent upon continuous attacks on some of its assets and staff members by Boko Haram terrorists, the United Nations, UN, has suspended humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak in Borno.
UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, announced this in a statement entitled: “Statement on UN operations in North-East Nigeria’ last night.”
Read him: “I am deeply concerned about the recent attacks on humanitarian operations in Dikwa and Damasak, affecting humanitarian assets and personnel.
“We have temporarily suspended operations in these areas in order to safely relocate humanitarian staff and are closely monitoring the situation.
“We intend to resume operations as soon as possible, so that civilians affected by the conflict continue to receive the assistance they need.
“I condemn in the strongest terms attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure which may constitute violations of International humanitarian laws.”
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