UN General Assembly
1969

80. The conflict in Nigeria is continuing unabated. We are faced with a tragedy of incomprehensible dimensions. Famine and deficiency diseases are taking a heavy toll among innocent people and even children. Although the sufferings of the civilian population have assumed alarming proportions, it has not been possible, despite the most strenuous efforts, to establish a permanent arrangement with regard to the humanitarian relief work. 81. As in the past, Denmark is making every possible effort to assist in the aid programmes for the distressed civilians in the afflicted areas on either side of the front line. We continue to direct our attention and our efforts towards the humanitarian problems. The Danish people, deeply moved by the sufferings of their fellow beings in Nigeria, have followed with undiminished and profound sympathy the plight of the victims of the conflict in that country. As a result voluntary contributions to the relief work continue to be forthcoming on an unprecedented scale. 82. My Government has often addressed itself to the imperative need for all those involved in the conflict to