2008-04-09 09:00:20

Rising Food Prices Provoke Unrest in Haiti


(09 Apr 08 - RV) In Haiti, demonstrators tried to storm the presidential palace yesterday in the capital Port au Prince over rising food prices. The unrest broke out last week in the southern port of Les Cayes, leaving five people dead.Meanwhile,The UN World Food Programme is asking the international community for urgent funds to support its operations in Haiti. WFP spokesperson Mamado Mbae told us more about how the new funds will be used...
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