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McSpiff1/15/2010 8:05:30 am PST

re: #333 Mad Al-Jaffee

So, any word yet on Arab/Muslim countries sending aid to Haiti?

From wiki:


Bosnia and Herzegovina
The chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Željko Komšić, sent a telegram of condolence to the president of Haiti.[24]
The chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nikola Špirić, also issued a statement of sorrow on behalf of the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Špirić pledged a donation of 100,000 BAM (USD $75,000) to the International Committee of the Red Cross.[25]

Indonesia
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia would send humanitarian workers to Haiti to help the earthquake victims.[88][89] The help from the Indonesian government will consist of a team of 30 medical personnel including surgeons, a 10-member SAR team, and 10 electrical experts. The remaining 25 are experts in construction and telecommunications. The government will also send medical supplies weighting a total of 5 tons, another five tons of food special equipment and tools for children and babies also five tons.[90]
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Iran
Iran’s Red Crescent announced plans to send about 30 tonnes of aid including food, tents and medicine to Haiti on Jan. 14.[91]

Morocco
King Mohammed VI of Morocco approved the release of US$1 million in emergency humanitarian aid for Haiti.[112]

Pakistan
Several Pakistani rescuers and troops are stationed (as part of the UN force) in affected areas by Minustah.[119] President Asif Ali Zardari in his personal message of condolence to the President of Haiti said: “On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, I wish to express to you our heartfelt condolences on this tragedy. Pakistani peace-keepers serving in Haiti will continue to provide assistance to the Haitian people and victims of the earthquake in this hour of natural calamity. We are coordinating with the United Nations to extend every possible relief to the people of Haiti.”
Personal messages of condolence to the President of Haiti were also released by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.[120]


Qatar
Qatar sent a 26-member rescue team and C-17 strategic transport aircraft loaded with 50 tons of relief materials.[131]

Turkey
Foreign Ministry Ahmet Davutoğlu has expressed sorrow over the earthquake which hit Haiti. He also added that Turkey is ready to provide every kind of support to people of Haiti.[152] The Turkish government has also prepared a military transport plane which will be used to carry in a field hospital and emergency medical team.[153]

[edit] United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates announced it would set up a relief Air Bridge to take humanitarian supplies to Haiti. The nation’s charitable organizations – including the Khalifa Charity Foundation, Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian and Charitable Works, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Foundation – announced the coordination of additional humanitarian relief efforts.[154]