Although we have do not have adequate access to all parts of Darfur we do fortunately have humanitarian personnel, including staff from my own office, in each of the three provincial capitals of Darfur. — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
Finally, I also come in recognition of the great work that has been undertaken by the NGOs and UN agencies that have been active for many years here, especially through the local staff and international staff here in Somaliland and… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
First there is the search and rescue phase that is now ending. It is a cruel reality. — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
Hezbollah must stop this cowardly blending in among women and children. I heard they were making statements that they were proud of losing fewer… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
I think now, we in the international community are belatedly wanting to show our solidarity with the Somali peoples and also do our best… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
We have received credible reports that show a clear and consistent pattern: entire villages are looted, burned down and sometimes bombed. Large numbers of… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
We receive reports now on a daily basis from our own people on the ground in Darfur on widespread atrocities and grave violations of… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
I think now Somalia is turning a corner and we can, with the new political development, build on momentum - really build a peaceful… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
Our assistance in Somalia has been remarkably effective and successful, and we have helped with very small resources - a large group of people… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
I think the biggest challenge for Somalia has been the sense that it is a hopeless case of incomprehensible internal conflicts and there is… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
It is only the Somalis themselves - and I don't hide that fact when I meet the political leaders here - they themselves have… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
No amount of humanitarian assistance can protect people from being attacked. — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
The most important and urgent appeal we have to make is for an immediate cease-fire. Initial reports from the cease-fire talks being held in… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
We need better coordination on the international side, just as they need better and more effective efforts on the Somali side. We have too… — Jan Egeland Copy Share Image
