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EU allocates €76 million in aid for Rohingya refugees, other crises

Mar 04, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], March 4: The European Commission on Monday allocated €76 million ($79.4 million) in humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees and other people affected by conflict in Myanmar.
Rohingyas living in Bangladesh are to be supported with €32.3 million for food assistance, the maintenance of camps, health care, education and access to water and sanitation, a press release said.
"The EU stands firmly with Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, just as we have for the past seven years," said EU Crisis Commissioner Hadja Lahbib.
"With conflict still raging in Rakhine State and across Myanmar, their safe and dignified return remains out of reach," said Lahbib, who visited refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh on Monday. A further €3.5 million is to be provided to India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand for hosting refugees from Myanmar. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune

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Tradition with a Twist: 71% of Gen Z Believe Diwali Is Best Celebrated the Traditional Way, Reveals Sanrio Survey

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