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February 16, 2012

U.N. Urges Aid Boost for West African Drought 
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The United Nations is urging a dramatic escalation of aid for the
drought-stricken Sahel region of West Africa. Josette Sheeran, the
Executive Director of the World Food Programme, said millions of people
are at risk.

Josette Sheeran: "This is a devastating drought. It’s throwing more
than 10 million people into great food and nutrition insecurity. Today,
more than one million children face urgent malnutrition which can have
devastating long-term consequences."



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