UN begins relief work for people from Swat

The United Nations (UN) relief organisations have begun their relief activities for the people affected by the ongoing military operation in Swat, a private TV channel reported on Sunday. The details released by the UN said its relief subsidiaries, the WHO, the UNHCR, the WFP and UNICEF were sending relief goods to Swat. Twelve trucks carrying food, medicine, tents and other essential items have arrived in Mingora from Peshawar, the channel added. The UN coordinator in Pakistan said half of the population in Swat had been affected by the military operation and people had deserted their homes and were living in camps. daily times monitor