The United Nations Thursday renewed appeal for $543 million for its relief operation to help over two million persons displaced as the result of fighting between the security forces and militants. The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Swat, Buner and Dir districts in the northwest are living in camps and in houses with relatives and common people.

UN Humanitarian coordinator Martin Mogwanja said at a news conference that the humanitarian community requires about 543 million dollars for its relief operation until the end of this year.

He said out of the total amount, twenty two percent have so far been received.

He warned that some relief organizations are in short of funding and they will have to scale down their relief operation in case the world community does not come up with the necessary support.

He said the UN is working in sync with the government for the humanitarian assistance of the displaced families to ensure that all their requirements are fulfilled.

He told the newsmen that the United Nations in collaboration with other partner relief organizations are working hard to provide relief to the displaced families presently settled in camps, temporarily shelters and with host families.

Two new camps have been established for the displaced persons in the last few days bringing the total to twenty one camps.