A Free Syrian Army member prepares coffee in Aleppo's Karm al-Jabal district July 4, 2013. Photo by Reuters
Syria's Food Situation Will Worsen In 2014, Says UN Report -- Haaretz/Reuters
Four million Syrians, a fifth of the population, are unable to produce or buy enough food for their needs and the situation could deteriorate further next year if the two-year old conflict continues, the United Nations said.
Four million Syrians, or a fifth of the population, are unable to produce or buy enough food for their needs and the situation could deteriorate further next year if the two-year old conflict continues, the United Nations said on Friday.
Following a visit to Syria between May and June, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a report that domestic production over the next twelve months is likely to be severely compromised.
The agencies estimated Syria would need to import 1.5 million metric tons (1 metric ton = 1.1023 tons) of wheat for the 2013/14 season. Wheat production has fallen to 2.4 million metric tons, some 40 percent less than the annual average harvest before the conflict of more than 4 million metric tons , they said.
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More News On The Food Crisis In Syria
Millions of Syrians in need of food aid as war devastates food production -- The Guardian
UN food agencies appeal for more funds to help Syria -- Global Post/AFP
Syria: One-fifth of the population lacks access to sufficient food -- ADNKronos
Syria's food situation will worsen in 2014-UN report -- Reuters
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