Friday, March 9, 2012

BBC News - Oxfam warns of West Africa drought 'catastrophe'

BBC News - Oxfam warns of West Africa drought 'catastrophe': "Urgent action is needed to stop drought in West Africa's Sahel region turning into a humanitarian disaster affecting 13 million people, Oxfam says.

The charity says the international community waited too long to respond to famine in East Africa last year.

Oxfam has launched a £23m ($36m) emergency appeal to help reach more than a million of the most vulnerable."

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