Two African famine regions get extra $16m

May 18th, 2012

FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda

Australia has donated an extra $16 million in emergency food and medical assistance in response to two escalating food crises in Africa.

Foreign Minister Bob Carr said the money will help people in West Africa and South Sudan who are experiencing drought, collapsed local markets and local conflicts.

“This is a crippling humanitarian crisis which crosses eight national boundaries,” Senator Carr said.

In the Sahel region of West Africa, up to 16 million people are in need of assistance and one million children are at risk of malnutrition.

Half the population of South Sudan require urgent food supplies because of poor harvests and ongoing fighting.

Senator Carr said the aid package covers food supplies such as cereals, pulses and oils.

It also includes immunisation, health screening and training for local medical staff.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Australian aid groups Oxfam, Save the Children, Plan International and CARE will share $10 million to help people in Sahel.

The United Nations’ World Food Programme will receive $6 million to help people in South Sudan.

The latest contribution brings Australia’s donation total to $31 million since the start of 2012.