Jonathan VICH, the acting permanent coordinator of the United Nations in charge of Tonga affairs, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency reporters by e-mail in Suva, Fiji, on the 20th that the United Nations staff stationed in Tonga are making every effort to actively coordinate assistance to Tonga. Jonathan VICH said that the United Nations will consult with the Tongan government on its specific request for assistance, and Tonga is expected to submit a specific request for assistance to donors before the 23rd. At present, the government of Tonga has requested the International Telecommunication Union to provide satellite broadband services and New Zealand and other donors to provide telephone services. The United Nations Children's fund will deliver disinfection and sanitation kits, portable oil drums and other aid materials to Tonga on the 21st. Referring to the losses caused by the volcanic eruption to Tonga, Jonathan VICH said that at present, 84000 people in Tonga are affected by the volcanic eruption and the tsunami, accounting for about 84% of the total population of the country. In addition, about 100 houses were damaged and about 50 houses were completely damaged. The impact of volcanic ash spread throughout Tonga. Given the current limited assessment capacity, the details of all losses are not known. Jonathan VICH said that at this difficult time, the United Nations will share weal and woe with the Tongan people, overcome difficulties and support the Tongan government to actively carry out post disaster reconstruction. Tonga Hong aha ApaI Island submarine volcano erupted violently on the 14th and 15th. At present, three people have been killed and some people have been injured. The government of Tonga declared a state of emergency from January 16 to February 13. (outlook new era)