This effort represents a true humanitarian action. while at the same time aiding the stabilization of the Caucasus. one of the hotspots of the former Soviet Union. Section 907 currently prevent nongovernmental organizations [NGOs] receiving U.S. funding from dealing with the Government of Azerbaijan in carrying out humanitarian missions in the country. In formerly Soviet Azerbaijan. the Government controls a large portion of the economy. so this restriction makes It very difficult for aid organizations to efficiently deliver muchneeded help to the 900.000 refugees from the war with Armenia. Some examples of the problems section 907 has created for the International Rescue Committee [IRC]. Rescue International [RI and CARE. independent relief agencies. are as follows: International Rescue Committee [IRC] initially stored medical supplies in Azerbaijan under tarps on the street. because section 907 precluded renting Azerbaijan Governmentowned warehouse space.
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