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SECRETARY-GENERAL DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF HUMANITARIAN GOODS SEIZED BY HAMAS IN GAZA, REITERATES SECURITY CO±¬ÁÏÍøCIL CALL FOR ±¬ÁÏÍøIMPEDED PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for ±¬ÁÏÍø Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General demands that Hamas immediately release the ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA [United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East] consignment of humanitarian goods it seized last night, in the second such incident this week, and to refrain from interference with the provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. ?±¬ÁÏÍøRWA has suspended the import of humanitarian goods into Gaza until the aid is returned and guarantees of no future such occurrences are provided.
The Secretary-General reiterates the Security Council¡¯s call, in its resolution 1860, for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, including food, fuel and medical treatment.? All parties must refrain from interfering with, or hampering the provision and distribution of, urgently needed humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Gaza.
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Document Type: Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Subject: Access and movement, Assistance, Food, Gaza Strip, Humanitarian relief, Incidents, ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA
Publication Date: 06/02/2009