Pakistan: UN suspends operations in Bagh
Islamabad- May 9th, 2007: In view
of the current security situation and the prevailing tensions, the United
Nations-Pakistan has decided to suspend its operations and close UN offices
with immediate effect in Tehsil Bagh, PAK, for a period of two weeks. During
this period only emergency services will continue. It was further decided
to enhance coordination and communication links between the UN, the humanitarian
community and Bagh civil authorities and community leaders. A communication
plan will be developed to better inform the local community in Bagh on
the policies and activities of the UN. UN officials will be in contact
with relevant government authorities and will monitor the situation with
a view to resuming normal operations when the situation improves.
Ends.