Today in Famine
As Famine in Somalia Spreads there are only Complex, Dangerous And Partial Solutions to the Crisis
The UN just announced that a sixth region in Somalia was affected by famine. Things are only getting worse.
WFP and David Letterman Chat About Horn of Africa Crisis
David Letterman invited WFP’s super-star spokeswoman Bettina Luescher on his show last night to talk about the famine and drought crisis in the Horn of Africa.
Today in Famine: Funding From Uncommon Sources Edition
The latest in an unfortunate series on the first famine of the 21st century.
Today in Famine: Infectious Disease Situation Really, Really Dire
A running series on the first famine of the 21st century.
Today in Famine: Measles and Malnutritian Killing Somali Refugees in Ethiopia
The latest in our unfortunate series on the crisis in the Horn of Africa.
Today in Famine
The latest facts and figures and news from the first famine of the 21st century.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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