Assessments

The deteriorating security situation in Burundi following an escalation of violence in rural areas has resulted in large-scale population displacement and forced a suspension of virtually all humanitarian assistance. Intensified fighting between Government forces and rebels in several areas during…

Assessment Mission Report: 16 - 21 October 1999 By Dechassa Lemessa, UN-EUE Assistant Field Officer Synopsis This rapid field assessment of Gambella Regional State was carried out from 16 to 21 October 1999 with two primary objectives: First, to study the current…

(Circulated only for countries where foodcrops or supply situation conditions give rise to concern) FOOD CRISIS IN SOUTHERN SOMALIA INTENSIFIES The food supply situation in southern Somalia gives cause for serious concern following an upsurge in inter-clan fighting which has disrupted…

The food supply situation in southern Somalia gives serious cause for concern following an upsurge in inter-clan fighting which has disrupted food production activities and assistance to war and drought victims. Mounting civilian casualties, destruction of property and large-scale population…

A recent FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to southern Sudan indicated an overall increase in cereal production in the traditional sector compared to last year, due to improved security conditions, well-distributed rains and a relatively pest-free season.…

A prolonged drought experienced in various parts of the country has affected the 1999 main season crops and brought a near total failure of crops in some areas. About 700 000 people in at least 28 districts are reported…

Normal to above-normal rains in September and October maintained favourable conditions for the 1999 main season cereal and pulse crops the harvest of which has already started. However, the erratic and inadequate spring rains (March to May) and the…

Heavy Rains in September and October in several parts of the country have resulted in serious flooding causing several deaths, displacement of a large number of people and severe damage to crops and property. Food and non-food assistance is…

Harvesting of the 1999 main "long rains" cereal crops is nearing completion in the main growing areas of the Rift Valley. Significant output reductions are reported for the Eastern, Central, Western and Nyanza Provinces due to drought, inadequate agricultural input…

Harare - Zimbabwe Highlights A wet season in prospect for southern Africa but below normal rainfall predicted for northern Tanzania... Climate experts continue to suggest better-than-average rainfall for South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique and most of Zambia, Zimbabwe and…