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Headline UN Intensifying Efforts to Save Lives in Somalia Says UNICEF Official

Caption Description With staggering numbers of people in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa affected by severe shortages of food and water, Elhadj As Sy, Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa of UNICEF, said today that the United Nations was intensifying its efforts to save lives and livelihoods, while working with regional partners to help drought-prone countries avert future catastrophes. Describing the dire situation at a Headquarters press conference, he said the region’s drought had deepened and food prices had soared against the backdrop of ongoing deadly fighting in Somalia.

Unique Identifier UN7337666

NICA ID 484044

Production Date 09/14/2011 12:27:41 PM

City/Location New York

Country United States of America

Credit UN Photo/Mark Garten

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