Dutch navy supports aid in Haiti
It was another devastating earthquake that struck the south-west of Haiti on 19 August with a magnitude of 7.2. More than 2,200 people lost their lives and well over 10,000 were injured. In addition, countless families lost the roof over their heads and with it a large part of their possessions. Not only the American armed forces are present to provide emergency aid, but other nations are also providing assistance on the ground. The emergency operation is also being supported by the Netherlands. As far as availability allows, a Dutch navy ship is permanently stationed in the Caribbean islands. Its actual task is to...
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