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Famine Spreads in Somalia
According to FEWS NET, the prevalence of malnutrition and the rate of crude mortality have surpassed famine thresholds in the Bay Region of southern Somalia. A combination of poor crop production and deteriorating purchasing power has pushed poor households in this region into massive food deficits. Due to this rapidly deteriorating situation, the FAO-managed Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit and FEWS NET have now classified this region as IPC Phase 5 Famine.
Tracking the Horn of Africa Food Security Crisis
After two consecutive seasons of poor rainfall, the Horn of Africa is experiencing the region's worst drought in 60 years. Drought conditions have led to widespread crop failure and livestock deaths, as well as increasing food prices. Somalia now faces famine conditions in the southern part of the country.
Comprehensive FAO GIEWS Resources for Horn of Africa Drought and Food Security Crisis
Keep up to date on the latest reports from FAO GIEWS on the ongoing food security crisis in the Horn of Africa. This page will be regularly updated with new information and resources released by GIEWS.
Drought-related Food Insecurity: A Focus on the Horn of Africa
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Famine Thresholds Surpassed in Somalia
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Latest GIEWS Country Brief for Ethiopia
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Latest GIEWS Country Brief for Somalia
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Famine Threshold Surpassed in Somalia
FEWS NET has just released an alert indicating that the prevalance of acute malnutrition and rates of crude mortality have surpassed famine thresholds in three additional areas of Somalia. With tens of thousands of deaths having already occurred, the famine is only expected to spread in the coming weeks and is likely to persist until at least December 2011.
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View a comprehensive listing of all FEWS NET resources related to the Horn of Africa crisis.
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Comprehensive FEWS NET Resources for Horn of Africa Drought and Food Security Crisis
As the food security emergency in the Horn of Africa continues, FEWS NET has compiled a wide-ranging collection of information and resources related to the ongoing drought, famine declaration, and causes behind the crisis.
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FEWS NET Horn of Africa crisis web-page with all links (updated regularly)
Somalia 10 Day Update of Conditions
Kenya 10 Day Update of Conditions
East Africa: Multi-Sectoral Response is Critical
Special Report on Rice Prices