THE United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reported that one of its containers, containing essential supplies vital for the survival of newborns and their mothers, was looted by gangs at Haiti's main port in the capital, reports Jamaica Observers.
The looted container, which contained items crucial for maternal, neonatal, and child health, including resuscitators and related equipment and supplies for early childhood development, education, and water equipment, was among seven containers targeted in the early morning.
'Depriving children of vital health supplies amidst a collapsing healthcare system is a violation of their rights,' said UNICEF representative Bruno Maes.
'Looting of supplies that are essential for life-saving support for children must end immediately, and humanitarian access must remain safe.'
Armed groups infiltrated the city's primary port, cutting off one of the capital's vital channels for food and supplies as the nation teeters on the brink of collapse.
At present, more than 260 containers owned by humanitarian organizations are under the control of armed groups at the port.
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The looted container, which contained items crucial for maternal, neonatal, and child health, including resuscitators and related equipment and supplies for early childhood development, education, and water equipment, was among seven containers targeted in the early morning.
'Depriving children of vital health supplies amidst a collapsing healthcare system is a violation of their rights,' said UNICEF representative Bruno Maes.
'Looting of supplies that are essential for life-saving support for children must end immediately, and humanitarian access must remain safe.'
Armed groups infiltrated the city's primary port, cutting off one of the capital's vital channels for food and supplies as the nation teeters on the brink of collapse.
At present, more than 260 containers owned by humanitarian organizations are under the control of armed groups at the port.
SeaNews Turkey