If funding to address these needs is not received very soon, thousands of people could die.

The meeting was successful, but did not go [on] much to address the problems in the Central African Republic. This is because decisions were to be made back in the capitals of the donor countries.

The CAR is today faced by a humanitarian crisis, bound to turn into a humanitarian disaster unless significant international funding is received.

Most people are burning without any problem; everyone just needs to be extra careful.

I strictly adhere to the creed that one needs to 'get off the horse and walk with the people' to understand what is happening around them.

As we all know, the needs of the people in the Gulf region are great, so we need to move with all deliberate speed to get the money flowing to the states. We look forward to working with the governors as we implement the specific awards.