Haiti earthquake: Ban Ki-moon calls for comprehensive support-

United Nations, New York, 13 has January 2010 - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon today an urgent appeal to the international community to support Haiti's devastated by yesterday's catastrophic earthquake in the impoverished Caribbean country's capital has. Buildings and infrastructure in Port-au-Prince suffered significant damage, while the basic services, including water and electricity are near the edge of collapse. The full extent of the losses, which could number in the hundreds, is stillUnknown, Ban told reporters in New York. "There is no doubt that we face a major humanitarian emergency and that a large relief operation will be necessary," he said. Express gratitude, nations rushing aid to the earthquake victims, he urged the world "to help Haiti to come in this hour of need." Look at the media stakeout at the situation in Haiti (Real Media, 23 minutes): webcast.un.org News Story: www.un.org



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