71.   Baril also stressed that the aim of the proposed force was to allow aid to reach the refugees.

72.   But Ndiho claimed that the aid was not reaching the most needy, only a tiny minority in centres controlled by the army.

73.   The World Medical Association on Saturday urged belligerents in the Middle East conflict to ensure vital medical aid reached those in need in the combat zones.

74.   The United Nations and the Red Cross have said they are satisfied that their aid is reaching only civilians.

75.   No border has been opened to allow aid to reach displaced people.

76.   No humanitarian aid has reached the camps there for three weeks because of fighting in the area.

77.   Only one armoured French convoy carrying aid has reached the area.

78.   Since the conflict began EU aid has reached nearly one billion dollars.