OIC chief calls for support to victims of flooding in Southeast Asia

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Monday 17 Aug 2015 - 16:45 Makkah mean time-2-11-1436 Jeddah, (IINA) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) noted in a statement issued that it is following with deep concern the consequences of torrential monsoon rains brought by tropical cyclone Komen and other severe weather conditions across Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Myanmar and parts of Southeast Asia. The organization mentioned that the heavy flooded in the region has caused the loss of hundreds of human lives, the displacement of millions of people and widespread destruction of properties. On that occasion, the Secretary General of the OIC Iyad Madani, conveyed his profound sympathy with the families of the victims; and appealed for member states, international and regional humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations to offer their support and assistance to all those affected by this disaster. SM/IINA