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Mali refugees fear hunger more than fighting

OlivesiMay 30, 2012

A prolonged drought across the Sahel region is being aggravated by the political turmoil in Mali. After Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali has lead to the displacement of more than 300,000 people. Some 60,000 refugees now live in camps in Norther Burkina Faso. Many of them lost their camels and sheep. They told DW how how large-scale displacement is feeding into the developing food crisis.

https://p.dw.com/p/154Vu

Reporter: Marine Olivesi