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World Food Program running out of food

Published: 26 September, 2009, 22:30
Edited: 27 September, 2009, 10:53


Internally displaced children eat a food ration at a food distribution point (AFP Photo / Mohamed Dahir)

Rations aren’t sumptuous parcels. But in October, some people’s portions may be halved. Others may not receive theirs at all. The World Food Program’s money problems could make the agency less capable when most needed.

 
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