Cooper: I welcome the opening of the Rafah crossing
London, 2 February (Hibya) – UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she welcomed the opening of the Rafah Border Crossing to movement, stressing that further steps are needed to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid and access to basic necessities.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper made a statement on the latest developments at the Rafah Border Crossing and the humanitarian situation in the region.
Highlighting the importance of the opening, Cooper said: “I welcome the opening of Rafah to pedestrian crossings in both directions and the ability for some people in need of urgent medical assistance to access healthcare services in Egypt.”
Emphasizing that humanitarian needs in the region continue, Cooper concluded: “However, there is still much more to be done. Aid must begin to flow, restrictions on essential goods should be eased, and aid workers must be allowed to operate.”
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