[RED DEMOCRATICA] UN official raises alarm over Sudan malnutrition

 

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	January 5, 2012 | News covering the UN and the world Sign up  |  E-Mail this  |  Donate UN official raises alarm over Sudan malnutrition Malnutrition is stalking civilian populations in conflict zones inside the Sudan and Sudanese authorities should end restrictions on United Nations' staff ability to travel to the affected areas, says UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos. Clashes between Sudanese security forces and rebels that erupted in June have forced about 417,000 people from their homes. Reuters (1/4)      Arab League looks to UN over Syria monitors  New AIDS vaccine research shows promise  Case of tortured child bride shocks Afghanistan  Time for an international environmental body  EU to add oil embargo to tough Iran sanctions  Career Center  Skip to a section:  United Nations | Health & Development | Women & Girls | Climate and Energy | Peacekeeping and Security Want to help the #UN in your hometown? 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