By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN head Antonio Gutetrres on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the devasting earthquake of 12 January, 2010, which claimed thousands of people lives.
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed reporters in New York said “The Secretary-General remembers the victims of the earthquake and continues to honour their legacy through the United Nations’ work in the country”.
He chief paid tribute to the 102 UN staffers who died, including the head of the Mission at the time, Mr. Hédi Annabi, “and we mourn with their families, their passing,” Mr. Dujarric continued.
UN spokesman said that an estimated three million people were impacted by the earthquake, which led to severe humanitarian, protection, health, displacement, and infrastructural challenges for Haiti, some of which are still present today.
World body held a ceremony in Port-au-Prince on Sunday to honour the victims of the earthquake and the staffers who were killed.
Head of the UN political office in Haiti Maria Isabel Salvador in a statement expressed her solidarity with all those whose lives continue to be impacted by the tragedy.
“She also saluted the determination and resilience of the Haitian people, who responded with courage in the aftermath of the earthquake,”, said Mr. Dujarric.
He reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to continue working alongside the Haitian authorities and people.
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