UN official visits refugee camp in DR Congo

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Source: CCTV.com | 11-05-2008 09:58

Meanwhile top UN official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has visited people displaced by recent fighting near the eastern town of Goma.

The top U.S. envoy for Africa, Jendayi Frazer,left, and Alan Doss, right, the top U.N. envoy in Congo great  dignitaries as they arrive at Goma airport, Friday ,  Oct. 31, 2008.(AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo)

Alan Doss, the special representative of the UN Secretary General, said the political gains by either side cannot justify the people's suffering.

During a visit on Tuesday to Mugunga camp, to the west of Goma, Doss reminded the rebels that they are instrumental in creating the current humanitarian crisis, irrespective of their political claims.

The refugees at the camp pleaded with the UN to make conditions favorable for them to leave the camp and end their misery caused by insufficient food supply and poor living conditions.

Aid agencies have described the humanitarian situation in and around Goma as "catastrophic", saying tens of thousands of homeless civilians are roaming there, in need of shelter, food and medical care.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei