Many hungry and homeless Haitians after a devastating
earthquake crowded around aid trucks on Friday and in some cases stole urgent
items, amid authorities rush to coordinate the delivery of aid and prevent a
repeat of their chaotic response. to a similar tragedy 11 years ago.
The assaults on aid shipments highlight the growing
frustration of those who lost their homes after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake on
August 14 that left nearly 2,200 dead, more than 12,000 injured, and destroyed
or damaged more than 100,000 homes. .
"I've been here since yesterday without being able to
get anything," said Sophinie Numa, 23, who was waiting outside an
international aid distribution center in the city of Camp-Perrin, located in
the southwestern region of Les Cayes, the most affected by the earthquake.
"I have other people who are waiting for me to come back with
something."
Post a Comment
We want to know your comments and concerns. Remember: Respect distinguishes us, education makes us different...