1. But Bill Richardson, U.S. ambassador to the UN, said Iraq is diverting aid from poor people who need it to the ruling class. 2. Puebla authorities recently relieved two mayors of their duties after they allegedly diverted aid. 3. There is also fear that food aid will be diverted to the military. 4. Proposals to divert aid earmarked for cereal farmers face strong opposition from some nations. 5. But relief agencies were mortified when aid arriving belatedly at refugee camps was diverted by some of the Hutu leaders who had orchestrated the killings. 6. Earlier in the visit, Moose warned both sides that international aid could be diverted to other countries if progress was not made in the peace process. 7. However, the new plan includes similar drills, to enforce an embargo against local armed groups, who are diverting aid and receiving supplies from a neighboring country. 8. Now it needs more money to continue the huge buy up, but there is strong opposition to a proposal to divert aid earmarked for cereal farmers. 9. South Korea, fearing that its food aid might be diverted to the military, insisted that any food aid be given through official channels. 10. The accusations strike a sensitive chord here, given reports that some officials diverted aid in past disasters. |