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On Air: Your Questions on Haiti's Cholera Outbreak

Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern | 13:01 UK time, Wednesday, 17 November 2010

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The numbers (of infected) will explode."

That's Elizabeth Byrs from the United Nations talking about the cholera outbreak in Haiti, which has killed over 1000 and there are more than 16,700 are infected.

The UN is calling for calm following riots in several towns in Haiti. One person died in the riots, protesters are blaming UN peacekeepers for the cholera outbreak, more about that here.

UN also says aid flights had been cancelled, water purification and training projects curtailed, while food had been looted or burnt at a warehouse. And then there is the issue of aid. The UN is now asking for a as according to Edmond Mulet ofÌý the UN, only 18.9 percent of the aid promised by several countries was actually delivered.

You may have given money, if you did, how do you feel about that now? Would you give again? Do you have a question for our Haitian guests or the UN?

Elections are to be held on November 28, some say the to create instability for political gain.

What would you like to ask about the current situation in Haiti, post your question below and we'll try and get you an answer during the programme today.



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