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UN spokesman Fred Eckhard

Security Council would decide UN role in post-war Iraq - spokesman

8 April 2003
Reacting to statements by the leaders of the United Kingdom and United States today that the United Nations would play a "vital role" in post-war Iraq, a UN spokesman welcomed such suggestions but stressed that any potential involvement of the world body could come only at the direction of the Security Council.

UN aid agencies paint grim picture of massive relief tasks in Iraq

7 April 2003
Painting a grim picture of hardship and horror, United Nations relief agencies today underscored the massive humanitarian tasks awaiting them in war-shattered Iraq.

UN aid agencies step up supplies in Iraq but concerned over Baghdad's water

4 April 2003
With growing concern now focusing on the water supply for the 5 million residents of Baghdad, United Nations relief agencies today reported "some hopeful and positive steps" in moving humanitarian aid into other parts of Iraq.

Iraq: UN aid agencies appeal for emergency funds for health and other relief

3 April 2003
With water shortages still posing a major concern in Iraq, United Nations aid agencies today appealed for a swifter and more generous response to the $2.2 billion UN appeal launched last week to tackle growing health and other emergencies.
Louise Fréchette

Security Council voices concern over access by Iraqis to relief supplies

3 April 2003
After hearing an update on the humanitarian situation in Iraq by Deputy Secretary-General Louise Fréchette today, the members of the Security Council expressed their concern regarding the Iraqi population's access to relief help.

UN agencies ship more water into southern Iraq

2 April 2003
With the heat already taking a toll on children in southern Iraq, United Nations humanitarian agencies today reported what they hoped was "an improving pattern of access" in bringing clean water and emergency health kits into the area.

UN relief agencies warn of soaring heat and water shortages in Iraq

1 April 2003
As United Nations relief agencies struggled to move more humanitarian aid into Iraq, stifling heat amid a continuing water shortage emerged today as a new threat to the health of the civilian population, especially children.

UN identifies $1 billion worth of humanitarian goods for priority delivery to Iraq

1 April 2003
The United Nations office overseeing the humanitarian Oil-for-Food programme today said it has identified over $1 billion worth of goods and supplies as potential priorities for delivery to Iraq over the next 45 days.

UN relief agencies move humanitarian supplies over Iraq's borders

31 March 2003
United Nations relief agencies along Iraq's borders are looking at ways to bring in humanitarian aid, and the first UN food consignment to enter the country since the outbreak of hostilities has already crossed over from Turkey into northern Iraq.
Louise Fréchette

UN launches massive $2.2 billion appeal for humanitarian relief in Iraq

28 March 2003
The United Nations today launched a $2.2 billion emergency appeal for immediate humanitarian assistance for the people of Iraq over the next six months, with $1.3 billion devoted to a massive food aid operation.