Pakistan disaster calls for more aid: Brown
Media Release | Spokesperson Bob Brown
Monday 16th August 2010, 1:17pm
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The massive flood disaster in Pakistan warrants more response from the Labor and Coalition leaders, Greens Leader Bob Brown said in Adelaide today.
“The United Nations is calling for up to $1 billion in assistance for the 20 million affected Pakistanis, 300,000 of whom now face a cholera epidemic, but so far the Australian Government has donated $10 million,” said Senator Brown.
“Last night it was revealed that the US has 19 helicopters assisting rescue and food delivery to the 20 million.
“Australia has sent two Globemaster aircraft with equipment including tents and water purification kits.
“The disaster warrants a huge effort from other countries including Australia, with the Government detailing aid and how it will be effective.
“Australia announced $1 billion in aid to the Tsunami victims after the disaster occurring in 2004.
“A new Galaxy poll released by the Make Poverty History coalition today found the majority of Australians want the Government to spend more on foreign aid and reach the United Nations target of 0.7% of Gross National Income in aid.”
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