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Aid agencies access to camps restricted

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    The Kissidougou district commissioner has told humanitarian agencies to apply for permission each week to enter refugee camps, the UN reported. The Guinean government official cited ongoing insecurity in the area, located in southern Guinea, as the reason for the measure, which he said would be lifted by the end of April.

    Many NGOs in Kissidougou have refused to apply, fearing this would set a dangerous precedent, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs quoted an aid worker as saying in its 2-8 April situation report. Despite this, NGOs’ movements had not been restricted as of 5 April, the source added.

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