SAHEL A severe humanitarian emergency is affecting the Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon and the Gambia). Alarming food insecurity and malnutrition conditions have emerged in the wake of drought and poor harvests.

SOUTH SUDAN South Sudan continues to face considerable humanitarian challenges. Poor harvests, soaring food and fuel prices, conflict and displacement led to rising hunger and malnutrition across the country.

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UNHCR, 10 Nov 2009 - UNHCR is extremely concerned about the recent escalation of the conflict in northern Yemen and its impact on civilian population. We again appeal for the protection of civilians and secure and unhindered access for humanitarian workers to deliver much needed assistance.

Displaced families from embattled Sa'ada governorate continue to arrive to Al Mazrak camp in Hajja governorate where the past two days have seen a significant increase in the number of arrivals. On average, 130 to 140 families arrived to Al Mazrak camp both on Saturday and Sunday

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