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Concern over food shortages in Makeni

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    There is concern about the deteriorating food situation in the northern RUF stronghold of Makeni, according to humanitarian sources. Road access has been restricted, quadrupling the price of rice, and some residents are being forced to rely on mangoes as their staple diet.

    Before the clashes between rebel and government forces began early this month, the NGO Action Contre la Faim was feeding more than 200 severely malnourished children and over 2,000 moderate cases. Vital aid programmes have been stopped since the security situation in the country deteriorated and ACF said they would not resume until it improved.

    There have been reports of the widespread burning of homes in Makeni, sources said.

    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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