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JAN 12, 2005 (newstodate): Martinair's first Boeing 747 freighter took off early this morning for Sri Lanka fully loaded with 110 tons of aid supplies, to be followed on Friday by a second Boeing 747 freighter departing for Colombo with relief supplies.
Under the authority of bodies including WHO, the Red Cross, and the government of Sri Lanka, supplies from various European countries are being sent to the disaster-stricken areas in Asia via Amsterdam.
Thus, Italy is sending 35 tons of chemical toilets and water tanks, The Netherlands 65 tonnes of medicines and bandages, and Germany and Sweden 10 tonnes of medicines and blankets.
Under the authority of bodies including WHO, the Red Cross, and the government of Sri Lanka, supplies from various European countries are being sent to the disaster-stricken areas in Asia via Amsterdam.
Thus, Italy is sending 35 tons of chemical toilets and water tanks, The Netherlands 65 tonnes of medicines and bandages, and Germany and Sweden 10 tonnes of medicines and blankets.