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Press Release from Nirj Deva DL MEP |
26th
December 2004 |
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UK MEP
in Sri Lanka Calls for Urgent Aid |
Nirj Deva,
MEP for the South-East of England is a survivor of the natural
disaster which has devastated south Asia. He was in Sri Lanka when
the tidal wave struck, and is currently taking an active part in the
disaster relief.
Speaking on the telephone from Sri Lanka today, Mr. Deva stressed
that the greatest need was for medical supplies, and in particular
antibiotics and medicines for the treatment of dysentery. Also
tablets for purifying water, and food and clothing for the children.
Mr. Deva requests that aid for the many thousands of children
affected by the disaster be channelled through the Save the Children
Fund, which has an effective organisation in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Deva is co-ordinator of the European Parliament's Development
Committee. |
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