Saturday, June 01, 2013

Mali: Heightened risk of 'severe' food shortages


The risk of "severe" food shortages is intensifying for the people of Mali as the ongoing conflict threatens to exacerbate the hunger season, Christian Aid has warned.

The situation is worst in the north of the country where the aid agency reports a "security vacuum".

Fighting is still a problem in the region, with Kidal still under the control of MNLA Tuareg separatists. Read more

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