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Somalia famine ends, but situation still dire

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The United Nations has declared an end to famine conditions in Somalia but with recurrent droughts in the Horn of Africa hunger remains a threat unless long-term measures are taken to restore food security. The number of people in need of emergency humanitarian assistance in Somalia has dropped from 4 million to 2.34 million, 31 percent of the population.

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March 22 is World Water Day. The Day's theme this year is "Water and Food Security." Learn more about FAO's messages for the Day and the events that are being organized worldwide.

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