date:Mar 11, 2013
ows and resulted in large population displacements. This has worsened the already precarious food situation created by drought in 2011.
Sudan, where about 3.5 million people are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance, mainly in conflict areas.
Regarding international food prices, FAO's Cereal Price Index averaged 245 points in February, down by just less than 1 per cent from January but still 8 per cent higher than in February 2012.
The FAO Oils/Fats Price Index averaged 206 point