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Red Cross aids needy in Kenema

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    Sierra Leone Red Cross volunteers have begun distributing non-food items to groups, institutions and organisations in the southeastern town of Kenema, the state-owned news agency, SLENA, reported on Monday. The Red Cross’s relief officer, Constant Kargbo, said the assistance was being provided with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross to enable viable groups and institutions to care for themselves. He said the Red Cross helped 6,528 people in July and 2,463 in August, distributing blankets, mats, plastic sheeting, buckets, kitchen utensils and used clothing.

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