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Niger: Nearly Half of Population at Risk of Hunger
UNIRIN, 13 August 2010
Although Niger is facing a severe food crisis, early large-scale responses have so far helped prevent a rapid deterioration in the nutritional state of children. Read more »
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Niger: Getting Food in by Truck, Boat, Camel and Cart
UNIRIN, 17 August 2010
This year again, Niger is short of food. Nearly half of the country's 15.2 million inhabitants are facing hunger due to failed harvests in 2009, according to the government. Read more »
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Niger: Women Sell Sand to Survive
IPS, 15 August 2010
It's a trade that requires no capital, only courage and endurance. A group of 200 women are making ends meet - sometimes even a bit more - by selling sand. Read more »
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Niger: UN Emergency Fund Allocates More Resources to Hunger-Stricken Population
UN News, 16 August 2010
In an effort to alleviate alarming food shortages that have caused high malnutrition rates among children in Niger, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has… Read more »