Tsunami refugees criticize NGOs<\/p>\n
BANDA ACEH: People made homeless by the Dec. 26 tsunami in
\nAceh Singkil regency have criticized several non-governmental
\norganizations for failing to make good on their promise to build
\nthe refugees new houses.<\/p>\n
\"Many NGOs have promised to help build homes for the refugees
\nin Aceh Singkil, but none have kept their promise,\" local
\ncommunity figure Juliadin said in the Aceh provincial capital of
\nBanda Aceh on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Acting Aceh Singkil regent Army said his administration lacked
\nthe funds to construct houses for those made homeless by the
\ntsunami.<\/p>\n
Local community figure Mashudi S.R. said Rp 3.2 billion
\n(US$320,000) allocated for an election in Aceh Singkil could be
\nused to build houses.<\/p>\n
However, there are rumors the local administration has already
\nused the money to purchase official cars for legislative
\ncouncillors and district heads.<\/p>\n
\"I am very disappointed that councillors lack a sense of
\ncrisis ... while others are suffering in emergency tents,\"
\nMashudi said. --Antara<\/p>",
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