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Appeal for common approach to humanitarian work

OCHA-Burundi has called for adopting a common approach to tackling humanitarian projects in the country. In a detailed document outlining principles for humanitarian intervention, it said the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Burundi, coupled with the nature of the regional conflict and increased insecurity for relief workers, rendered such an approach essential. To this effect, it said the principles of humanitarian intervention had been adapted for the Burundi context by a working group comprised of NGOs, the Red Cross, donors and UN agencies under the supervision of OCHA. Notwithstanding the different mandates of all the players, these principles were aimed at improving the effectiveness and provision of aid.

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