A group of UK aid agencies has launched a joint fundraising appeal to help more than 10 million people affected by severe drought in the Horn of Africa.
Thousands of families in desperate need of food and water have trekked for days from Somalia to the Dadaab refugee camp in eastern Kenya.
The drought is the worst in East Africa for 60 years and the UN described it as a "humanitarian emergency".
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal will be broadcast by the BBC.
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Saturday, 9 July 2011
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Horn of Africa hit by worst drought in 60 years
At least nine million people are being affected by the crisis in the Horn of Africa where several countries are experiencing the worst drought in 60 years.
The rains have failed for the last two years while crops and livestock have died, leaving people with no food.
The charity Save the Children has just launched an appeal for £40 million.
The rains have failed for the last two years while crops and livestock have died, leaving people with no food.
The charity Save the Children has just launched an appeal for £40 million.
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