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AMMAN — The second aircraft in the Jordanian–Qatari humanitarian air bridge departed on Friday for Caracas, Venezuela, carrying 26 tonnes of medical, relief, and food supplies for those affected by the earthquake that struck several regions of the country.
The mission is part of ongoing joint humanitarian efforts by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Qatar to deliver urgent assistance to disaster-hit communities in Venezuela, according to a statement from the Jordan Armed Forces - Arab Army (JAF).
The first aid flight had already arrived in Caracas, delivering medical, relief, and food supplies sent in coordination with Qatar in line with Royal directives, aimed at supporting affected populations and mitigating the impact of the disaster, JAF said.
The latest shipment includes specialised medical supplies, food and relief items, as well as equipment and gear designated to support search and rescue teams from the Public Security Directorate, enhancing emergency response operations in affected areas.
The air bridge highlights the strong cooperation and coordination between Jordan and Qatar in international humanitarian relief efforts, and their shared commitment to supporting countries affected by natural disasters and crises, according to the statement.
It also underscores the readiness and efficiency of Jordanian institutions in responding swiftly to humanitarian obligations abroad, in line with the Kingdom’s broader regional and international humanitarian role under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah , the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Tens of thousands of people urgently need food and shelter in Venezuela due to the devastation from two huge earthquakes that killed more than 1,700 and injured 5,000, the UN said on Tuesday, as doctors warned of potential outbreaks of disease.
Last week's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes -- the strongest to hit the country in more than a century -- have left tens of thousands unaccounted for and prompted a frantic search and rescue operation for survivors trapped in the rubble of flattened buildings.
The UN refugee agency said "food shortages are widespread, basic services have broken down, and connectivity has been largely severed" in the port city of La Guaira, north of the capital, Caracas."Community tensions are rising as access to assistance remains constrained," UNHCR spokesperson Carlotta Wolf said.
The agency said it needed some $14.85 million to scale-up protection, core relief items and temporary shelter for 30,000 earthquake-affected people over six months.
