Saudi Arabia to host donor conference for refugees

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Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host a donor conference to support displaced persons and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad region. (AFP/File)
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  • Event takes place in Jeddah in October

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host a donor conference to support displaced persons and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad region.
The event will be held on Oct. 26 in Jeddah.
Hosting the conference underscores the Kingdom’s leading role in supporting global communities in need, alleviating their suffering and helping them meet basic needs.
It also reflects its commitment to supporting international humanitarian relief efforts.
The Sahel and Lake Chad region in Africa has witnessed conflicts between warring groups, extreme poverty, underdevelopment and a changing climate.

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