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UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis

UN: Venezuela earthquakes will deepen already severe humanitarian crisis

Summary

The United Nations (UN) is increasing its efforts to help Venezuela after two earthquakes caused major damage. The UN warns that the disaster will make the country's already serious humanitarian problems worse, and recovery work may take many months.

Key Facts

  • Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage.
  • The UN is scaling up its response to assist the affected areas.
  • Hundreds of UN staff are involved in the relief efforts.
  • The disaster will deepen Venezuela’s existing humanitarian crisis.
  • Recovery and aid operations are expected to continue for several months.
  • UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric spoke about the situation on Al Jazeera.
  • The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela was severe before the earthquakes.
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