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U.N.: 700,000 Need Aid in Lebanon

from National Public Radio
July 24, 2006

There are 700,000 people in need in Lebanon -- 550,000 of whom are internal refugees from the fighting, says the chief U.N. relief director. Jan Egeland, the U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator, says that aid is getting into Lebanon, but it is not yet making it to the places where the fighting is worst. Michele Norris talks with Egeland.

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  • All Things Considered, July 24, 2006
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