Tensions rise after fourth night in the open for quake-hit Nepalis
- 9 years ago
Anger and frustration are mounting in Kathmandu where many people have spent a fourth night sleeping out in the open.
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Officials concede mistakes have been made in managing the aid operation. Victims are becoming increasingly desperate.
“We haven’t had any relief,” said one angry Kathmandu resident.
“We are very hungry. We haven’t had anything to drink. We haven’t been able to sleep. I have a seven-year-old child who is sleeping in the open. It is getting cold and people are getting pneumonia. This government has done nothing. Down with the government.”
Aftershocks, severe damage from the quake, creaking infrastructure and a lack of funds have complicated rescue efforts. Food, water and power are in short supply.
“This is a disaster on an unprecedented scale. There have been some weaknesses in manag
Here’s how you can help #Nepal --> http://t.co/QgWbYUu1OL @SavetheChildren @CARE @mercycorps @Heifer @WorldVision pic.twitter.com/LDCwJyqcsM— ONE (@ONECampaign) April 27, 2015
Officials concede mistakes have been made in managing the aid operation. Victims are becoming increasingly desperate.
“We haven’t had any relief,” said one angry Kathmandu resident.
“We are very hungry. We haven’t had anything to drink. We haven’t been able to sleep. I have a seven-year-old child who is sleeping in the open. It is getting cold and people are getting pneumonia. This government has done nothing. Down with the government.”
Aftershocks, severe damage from the quake, creaking infrastructure and a lack of funds have complicated rescue efforts. Food, water and power are in short supply.
“This is a disaster on an unprecedented scale. There have been some weaknesses in manag