| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/00/933 (17.07.00) |
| Publication Date | 17/07/2000 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission has granted €2 million in humanitarian aid for victims of earthquakes which occurred in May and June 2000 in Sumatra, displaced persons from the Moluccas and East Timorese refugees in West Timor. Managed by the Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO), the aid will enable the Red Cross and other non-governmental partners to carry out programmes for over 200 000 displaced persons and refugees over the next six months. This grant brings ECHO's aid to the region since 1999 to €24.5 million. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/00/933&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Southeastern Asia |
