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UN Chief saddened by death and destruction caused…

UN Chief saddened by death and destruction caused by floods in Pakistan

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Video Length
00:00:36
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Summary
UNSG statement read by Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric
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Description
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday he was 'profoundly saddened' by the death and destruction caused by the recent floods in northern Pakistan. The current death toll stands at over 400. The UN chief expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. $600,000 has been released from the Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund to support the recovery efforts.
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