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The Somalia famine: one year later
23.07.2012 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Exactly a year ago on 20 July, the United Nations announced a state of famine in southern Somalia.
Today the country is on the path to recovery according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), but the situation still remains critical and continued aid is vital.
The six-month famine in Somalia caused thousands of deaths and required a massive humanitarian aid programme before it was declared officially over on 3 February.
However, FAO warns in its latest food security and nutrition analysis report for the country that reduced rains this year will lead to a below-average to poor harvest in many parts of the south, including the major sorghum-producing region of Bay.
The organization says this could lead to a deterioration of the food security situation, currently classified as very critical in most parts of southern Somalia, despite the considerable humanitarian efforts deployed.
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