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2010 Sahel famine
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The 2010 Sahel famine was a large-scale, drought-induced famine that occurred in Africa's Sahel region and many parts of the neighbouring Sénégal River Area from February to August 2010. It is one of many famines to have hit the region in recent times.
Quotes
If we work fast enough, early enough, it will not be a famine. If we don't move, there is a strong risk it could be happening.
https://reliefweb.int/report/niger/strong-risk-2010-famine-africas-sahel-eu Brian O'Neill, regional director of EU aid department ECHO
Usually at this time of year when food has run out but the next harvest is yet to come, men leave the villages in search of work.This year women and children are leaving too because of the increased hardship families are facing. For many this means travelling great distances and results in children being forced to beg.
https://reliefweb.int/report/niger/food-crisis-deepens-niger Rachel Palmer of Save the Children in Niger
External links
Category:Famines
Category:Disasters in Africa