West Africa: Ban Warns of 'Perfect Storm' of Crises Confronting Sahel Region of Africa

New York — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for urgent international support for the people and governments of West Africa's Sahel region, warning that the area is at a critical juncture with 18 million people affected by a severe food crisis.

"Political turmoil, extreme climatic conditions and fragile economies are combining to create a perfect storm of vulnerability," he told a High-Level Meeting on the Sahel held on the margins of the 67th UN General Assembly.

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