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202112 minPGdoc-short

Food Security Drought Conflict

Famine in Madagascar

202112 minPGdoc-short

Severe food crisis in southern Madagascar affects 1.5 million people as drought and armed bandit groups known as Dahalo worsen the humanitarian disaster.

Food Security Drought Conflict

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Famine in Madagascar

2021• 12 minPG

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Severe food crisis in southern Madagascar affects 1.5 million people as drought and armed bandit groups known as Dahalo worsen the humanitarian disaster.

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In southern Madagascar, a severe food crisis affects 1.5 million people due to a prolonged drought lasting over a century. Armed bandit groups known as "Dahalo" exacerbate the situation by stealing livestock and terrorizing villages. Despite efforts from the government and international organizations to provide aid, many communities face starvation and daily threats to their safety. The resilience of the affected populations is highlighted as they navigate the challenges of this ongoing humanitarian disaster.

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