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WFP opens food centres in eastern Freetown

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    WFP has opened four emergency distribution centres in eastern Freetown which was wrecked by the recent fighting. A WFP news release said the centres were located in the devastated districts of Ferry Junction, Kissy (two) and Wellington, and operated by Catholic Relief Services and CARE. Distributions of two-week rations to about 32,000 people began several days ago. According to WFP Programme Officer Sarah Laughton, people have started returning to their homes only to find them completely destroyed. Some parts of eastern Freetown are still inaccessible due to insecurity, she said.

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