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Article: U.S. contributes additional $72.5 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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- May 4, 2005
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M2 PRESSWIRE-4 May 2005-US STATE DEPARTMENT: U.S. contributes additional $72.5 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
RDATE:03052005
The United States is pleased to announce an additional contribution of $72.5 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for its 2005 Annual Programs, bringing the U.S. contribution to UNHCR for fiscal year 2005 to over $231 million.
This funding will allow the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to aid approximately 17 million people. This contribution will provide assistance as follows:
* Africa
$45.8 million
* Central Asia/Southwest ...