Store flygtningestrømme og konflikter i Syrien, Nordkorea, Mali, Sudan og DR Congo besværliggør landbrugsproduktion med store konsekvenser for landenes fødevaresikkerhed, skriver FNs Fødevare- og Landbrugsorganisation (FAO).
ROME, 7. March, 2013: The Crop Prospects and Food Situation report focuses on developments affecting the food security situation of developing countries. In its review of food insecurity hotspots, the report highlights the following countries, among others:
SYRIA, where an estimated 4 million people are in urgent need of food and livelihood assistance as severe civil conflict continues. In addition, the Syrian refugees are putting strain on other countries in the region. Some international food assistance is being provided.
NORTH KOREA, where a dry spell in May-June 2012 followed by localized floods in July-August cut crop production and damaged agricultural infrastructure.
Chronic food insecurity exists in the country, with 2.8 million severely vulnerable people requiring food assistance during the 2012-13.
Escalating conflict
In the DR CONGO escalating conflict has increased the total number of internally displaced people to an estimated 2.7 million.
Agricultural activities have been hindered, especially in the eastern areas, while high food prices continue. Nationally, a total of 6.4 million people are estimated to be in a state of food and livelihood crisis.
MALI, where insecurity in the northern part of the country has disrupted food commodity flows and resulted in large population displacements.
This has worsened the already precarious food situation created by drought in 2011.
SUDAN, where about 3.5 million people are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance, mainly in conflict areas.
