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April 20, 2021

St. Vincent Faces "Monumental Challenge of Humanitarian Relief" from Volcanic Eruption
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In the Caribbean, a thick layer of volcanic ash has settled over the
island of Saint Vincent, after a long-dormant volcano erupted earlier
this month. More than 20,000 people have been evacuated and are in
urgent need of food, water, clothing and shelter. On Monday, Prime
Minister Ralph Gonsalves appealed to the U.N. Security Council for help.

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves: "Please help Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines in its midnight hour of need. … Nearly one-fifth of the
island's population has had to be evacuated to safer areas - a
monumental challenge of humanitarian relief."



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