22 February - Appeal for aid

The government has appealed for international aid
 
"Both natural disasters have weakened Malagasy population. The needs are great in Madagascar. "These are the terms that Marcel Ranjeva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, launched yesterday in Anosy, the call for international solidarity. Fame and Ivan have ravaged in the Great Island. These hurricanes resulted in 42 fatalities, more than
80000 affected thousands

Cases of housing destroyed and more than 18000 hectares of rice fields flooded, according to the National Bureau of risk management and disaster (BNGRC). "Stocks to rescue the thousands of people who find themselves in an emergency situation are exhausted," says Colonel Jean Rakotomalala, Executive Secretary of BNGRC.
Heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of the international community have paid attention to the presentation of the heavy toll in the aftermath hurricane. Destroyed infrastructure, agriculture affected tourism in critical condition, the Great Island faces enormous needs. Although relief and interventions have been completed, the materials available are almost inadequate.

At last report, 29 deaths were recorded after the passage of Ivan. 70% of the roads are cut off. No figure has been put forward with regard to the needs. The UN system, represented by Xavier Leus, has confirmed its commitment to mobilise the international community. "We will use the funds rotation UN immediate release funds, in order to better assist the affected population," he says.

For his part, Jean Claude Boidin, ambassador of the European Union, did not hide his availability for the reconstruction of road infrastructure and strengthening the prepositioning stocks.