EU Humanitarian Air Bridge supports Burkina Faso

As conflict and violence in Burkina Faso continue to displace people, two EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights are being operated to the country. The flights carry essential supplies and humanitarian workers to help the people in need and to support the humanitarian response.

Commissioner Urpilainen said: “The conflict in Burkina Faso has resulted in a weakened health system and large parts of the population, including youth and women, suffering from limited access to health facilities and basic supplies, a situation that has been aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic. The EU stands in solidarity with the Burkinabe people. As part of our Team Europe response to COVID-19 in Burkina Faso, I am today pleased to announce the budget support disbursement of €60 million in July.”

The EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights to Burkina Faso are being operated in cooperation by the European Commission, Denmark, and France. These flights are facilitated by the Humanitarian Logistics Network and are also coordinated with the Burkinabe authorities.

The EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operations form part of the EU’s global response to the coronavirus pandemic in support of partner countries, which follows a Team Europe approach, combining resources from the EU, its Member States and financial institutions.

Due to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Burkina Faso, the EU isannouncing a further €10 million in humanitarian funding for aid organisations in the country.

Original source: European Commission
Published on 22 June 2020