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Japan

Japan: Earthquake & Tsunami, Situation Report No. 6

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I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

- Significant increase in the amount of humanitarian aid delivered but a lack of fuel is a major obstacle

- Government prioritizes assistance to the half a million sheltering in evacuation centres

- Bitter winter conditions, debris, and damaged roads continue to hamper relief operations

- International NGOs are urged to wait until search and rescue operations have finished before commencing activities.

- Military and Police help efforts at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

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