Tsunami pledges top $10bn
12/01/2005 23:12  - (SA)  

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Paris - Public and private aid pledged worldwide for the countries hit by the Asian tsunami disaster has passed $10bn mark, according to an AFP tally.

The figure includes government pledges and donations made by 42 countries, as well as debt relief and loans.

According to the AFP tally, public aid made by governments totals slightly more than $8bn and private donations amounted to over $2bn.

- AFP

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