I appeal to the international community to provide immediate assistance, which is saving hundreds of lives everyday,

I appeal to all involved to avoid use of bombs and violence and really get back to the negotiating table.

It is unfortunate that we've had the disturbances that we've had now, and I appeal to all parties to work with us in managing an orderly withdrawal so that there will be no more casualties in the region.

So far, donors have made firm commitments for only 12 percent, 37 million dollars, of the UN requirements under the flash appeal of 312 million,