UN Decries Boko Haram Attack on Three International Aid Partners’ Facilities in Borno Community

The United Nations has decried the incessant attacks by Boko
Haram in the North-east, stating that three international aid
partners’ facilities were directly targeted and set ablaze on
Saturday by the terrorist group in Damasak, Borno State.

A statement on Sunday by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in
Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, said that the attack in Damasak will
affect support to 8,800 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and
76,000 people in the host community receiving humanitarian
assistance and protection.

Kallon said: “I am deeply concerned about recurrent reports of
violent attacks by non-state armed groups putting the lives of
civilians under risks.

“Last night and through the morning, a violent attack in Damasak
town, in Borno State, was reported with three international aid
partners’ facilities directly targeted, set ablaze and sustained
damage. I continue to be concerned about the safety and security of
civilians and humanitarian workers.

“I strongly condemn the attack, as humanitarian aid operations
and facilities are the lifeline for people affected by violence and
conflict in North-east Nigeria who are dependent on assistance to
survive. Humanitarian operations in Damasak will be reduced due to
the violent attack, which will affect the support to 8,800
internally displaced people and 76,000 people in the host community
receiving humanitarian assistance and protection there.”

He warned that civilians and aid workers, their facilities and
assets should never be a target.

According to him, “They must always be protected and respected.
I call on armed parties to observe and commit to international
humanitarian law and human rights law, and ensure the protection of
civilians, humanitarian property and personnel.

“I also appeal to our generous donors and stakeholders for
support in funding the nine humanitarian hubs and to the United
Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), as these are vital
enablers of the humanitarian operations in North-east Nigeria.

“I also appeal to donors to urgently continue their support for
the Humanitarian Response Plan for North-east Nigeria in order to
provide lifesaving and life sustaining support to some 6.4 million
displaced people and host communities affected by the humanitarian
crisis there.”

The United Nations has decried the incessant attacks by Boko
Haram in the North-east, stating that three international aid
partners’ facilities were directly targeted and set ablaze on
Saturday by the terrorist group in Damasak, Borno State.

A statement on Sunday by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in
Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, said that the attack in Damasak will
affect support to 8,800 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and
76,000 people in the host community receiving humanitarian
assistance and protection.

Kallon said: “I am deeply concerned about recurrent reports of
violent attacks by non-state armed groups putting the lives of
civilians under risks.

“Last night and through the morning, a violent attack in Damasak
town, in Borno State, was reported with three international aid
partners’ facilities directly targeted, set ablaze and sustained
damage. I continue to be concerned about the safety and security of
civilians and humanitarian workers.

“I strongly condemn the attack, as humanitarian aid operations
and facilities are the lifeline for people affected by violence and
conflict in North-east Nigeria who are dependent on assistance to
survive. Humanitarian operations in Damasak will be reduced due to
the violent attack, which will affect the support to 8,800
internally displaced people and 76,000 people in the host community
receiving humanitarian assistance and protection there.”

He warned that civilians and aid workers, their facilities and
assets should never be a target.

According to him, “They must always be protected and respected.
I call on armed parties to observe and commit to international
humanitarian law and human rights law, and ensure the protection of
civilians, humanitarian property and personnel.

“I also appeal to our generous donors and stakeholders for
support in funding the nine humanitarian hubs and to the United
Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), as these are vital
enablers of the humanitarian operations in North-east Nigeria.

“I also appeal to donors to urgently continue their support for
the Humanitarian Response Plan for North-east Nigeria in order to
provide lifesaving and life sustaining support to some 6.4 million
displaced people and host communities affected by the humanitarian
crisis there.”