Haiti: ‘Take urgent action now’ urges ECOSOC President

Words are not enough to alleviate the multiple crises afflicting Haiti, said the President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Friday, in an appeal for urgent international action.

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Haiti: ‘Take urgent action now’ urges ECOSOC President
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