Liberia: Villagers Flee Invading Caterpillars

Monrovia — Millions of invading caterpillars have forced thousands of Bong County residents to flee their homes and the situation is "getting worse", according to county superintendent Rennie Jackson.

The caterpillars, also known as army worms, have destroyed crops, entered houses and contaminated water sources with their faeces, local authorities say.

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