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June 29, 2011

Worst Drought in Decades Strikes Horn of Africa, Over 10 Million Affected 
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The United Nations is warning that the Horn of Africa is facing its
worst drought in 60 years. The drought has affected more than 10 million
in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. U.N. officials said in
some areas the situation is close to that of famine. Malnutrition rates
are quickly rising as food prices soar.



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