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A recent report from the World Food Organisation (WFO) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) into the food crisis in Zimbabwe has identified a worrying lack of sustainability for the coming year.
Whilst the country struggles in the grip of an economic and humanitarian crisis, it is easy to forget about those who are currently imprisoned in Zimbabwe. However, extreme malnutrion and disease bought about by lack of basic provisions and appalling living conditions are the grim reality of Zimbabwe's prisons.
In February 2009 Unicef released data revealing that 94% of schools in rural Zimbabwe remain closed. One year on the situation remains bleak.
The drought that has affected Zimbabwe in December and January is like to have severe and lasting effects on the food security of the country over the coming months.
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