Kuwait delivers aid to earthquake victims in Iraq's Kurdistan

IRBIL, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) delivered humanitarian aid to those affected by the earthquake in Halabja and Sulaiymaniah in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Monday.
Since the earthquake that struck northern Iraq on November 12, Kuwait has been closely monitoring the affected area and will continue to provide humanitarian aid to those in need, Kuwait Consul General in Irbil Omar Al-Kandari told KUNA.
Kuwait began delivering aid to northern Iraq last week, distributing thousands of food and health care baskets, he added.
According to a statement by the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, the earthquake left eight dead and 425 others injured. (end) sbr.ag