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22 Sep 1998

Afghanistan + 11 others
Report of the Secretary-General on protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations

Report
— UN Security Council


S/1998/883
I. INTRODUCTION

1. On 21 May 1997, the Security Counci met to discuss how to improve protection for humanitarian assistance to refugees and others in conflict situations. The President of the Security Council subsequently issued a statement on 19 June 1997 (S/PRST/1997/34) summarizing the conclusions and recommendations of the debate and encouraging the Secretary-General to study the matter further. The present report has been prepared in response to that request.

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17 Aug 1998

Cambodia
Cambodia appeals for help with rice shortage

Report
— Reuters - AlertNet
Cambodia has appealed to international donors for help in meeting a 250,000 tonne shortfall of rice due to drought and insect damage, government officials said on Monday.

"The Royal Government of Cambodia would like to appeal to the international community and non-governmental organisations... to donate as much rices as possible in order to help the people," the government said in a statement issued on Monday.

Rains arrived late in many parts of the country this June-October wet season and outbreaks of army worms and brown plant-hoppers have also caused damage in some areas.

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