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Army worm infestation hits Somalia

[Chad] Roadside petrol vendors in NDjamena say they are not following the oil row between the government and World Bank, concentrating instead on earning a living. [Date picture taken: 02/01/2006] Claire Soares/IRIN
Vendeur d'essence dans une rue de la capitale N'djamena
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    Outbreaks of army worm infestation have been reported in Jamaame and Kismayo districts in Lower Juba, Middle Juba, Lower Shabelle, Bakool and Hiran regions of Somalia, according to a UN report received by IRIN. The document, covering the week ending 21 May, also cited "alarming reports" from Somaliland where, it stated, the risk exists that an irrevocable damage to the Gu season crops could occur, since most crops are very young and vulnerable at this stage.

    This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions

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