2 April 2008
Luanda — Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Wednesday in Luanda called to a halt its activities in the country, wishing success to the Angolan Government in its effort to turn the country into a prosperous nation.
According to a communiqué issued by the institution, made available to Angop, signed by its resident representative, Ulrika Blom Mondlane, NRC is in Angola since 1995, where it developed programmes related to supply of products, education, human rights and shelter for refugees and displaced people.
Its programmes were initially established in a situation of acute crises, with a great protection and humanitarian assistance, as well as focussed on construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures.
In cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Norwegian Refugee Council participated in assistance and repatriation of 200,000, from 400,000 Angolan refugees from the Republic of Congo to Maquela do Zombo district (Uije province). The process was concluded in March 2007.
"The Norwegian Refugee Council hopes that its efforts, that have been carried out for the past 12 years, contribute to the establishment of foundations for a sustainable peace and a continuous development of Angola", reads the press release.
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