On receipt of messages from the Delegates in Saigon of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the League of Red Cross Societies concerning the new needs of the civilian population in the Republic of Vietnam as a result of recent events, the ICRC and the League sent the following joint appeal to the National Societies on the 9th February, 1968:View new situation created by extension hostilities Vietnam ICRC and League appeal National SocietiesRepublic Vietnam Government request behalf 500,000 newly displaced persons whom 100,000 Saigon in order priority foodstuffs specially milk medicaments clothing. Vietnam Red Cross assisted by ICRC and League Delegates organising milk distribution to 100,000 displaced persons Saigon. Funds already sent enable commencement this first action in close liaison ICRC League Geneva and locally.