Malawi appeals for further humanitarian aid

October 15, 2005 

Bingu wa Mutharika, president of Malawi, has declared the massive food shortages in his country a national disaster. The declaration comes on the heels of mounting criticism from his opposition as well as church groups in Malawi that have urged him to do more to highlight the problem. Mutharika has also been criticised for denying reports of casualties from hunger-related illnesses. The United Nations World Food Program has welcomed the declaration, stating that he is finally acknowledging the seriousness of the situation. The UN estimates that five million people will be in need of aid in the coming year. 
The president has noted that all 28 districts of his country are affected and that, in addition to the 300,000 tons of food being imported from South Africa, another 144,000 will be needed. 
"We are facing a national disaster affecting the lives of our people," he said.
Malawi appeals for further humanitarian aid October 15 , 2005 Bingu wa Mutharika , president of Malawi , has declared the massive food shortages in his country a national disaster . The declaration comes on the heels of mounting criticism from his opposition as well as church groups in Malawi that have urged him to do more to highlight the problem . Mutharika has also been criticised for denying reports of casualties from hunger - related illnesses . The United Nations World Food Program has welcomed the declaration , stating that he is finally acknowledging the seriousness of the situation . The UN estimates that five million people will be in need of aid in the coming year . The president has noted that all 28 districts of his country are affected and that , in addition to the 300,000 tons of food being imported from South Africa , another 144,000 will be needed . " We are facing a national disaster affecting the lives of our people , " he said .
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