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Kuwait: IICO pledges USD 10 mln for Syrian people - Al-Maatouq

KUWAIT, March 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait-based International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) Monday announced USD 10 million pledge for the Syrian refugees.

IICO chief Abdullah Al-Maatouq, addressing a meeting of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), announced the USD 10 million pledge to help the Syrian people, who were either internally displaced or refugees in neighboring countries.

In his speech before the meeting earlier, Al-Maaqouq, also UN Secretary General's Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs, urged the international community to live up to its responsibility and end bloodshed in Syria, punish murderers and provide sustainable aid for the Syrian people.

Al-Maatouq, also Amiri Diwan Advisor, called on countries and international organizations to provide sustainable and multi-faceted assistance for the Syrians in order to honor their humanitarian and development needs. (pickup previous) kt.bs

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