EU Continues to Deploy Assistance to Conflict-Stricken Region of Georgia

The European Union is now providing support at ground level for around 100,000 civilians in areas affected by the recent conflict. Following the ceasefire, the European Union is able to provide shelter, food, and medical supplies to those most in need. Support is being sent by EU Member States--with France, Austria and Slovakia leading a joint European aid flight. All aid is being coordinated through the European Commission's Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC), and its deployment on the ground will be facilitated by an EU team of experts already in place.

This assistance comes in addition to the humanitarian aid the Commission provided immediately following the outbreak of the fighting.

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