Brussels, 07/06/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the European Commission approved the sending of 14.5 million (mio) euro in humanitarian aid for the victims of the conflict in Chechnya, taking total aid for the area to 41.5 million since October 1999.
There are currently an estimated 170,000 displaced persons on the Chechen territory, as well as a further 170,000 displaced persons in Ingushetia. The decision adopted on 7 June will enable Echo partners on the ground to cover the most...