FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/98 - CONGO, REP OF (25 November)

CONGO, REP OF (25 November)

Following the civil strife in 1997 which severely disrupted food marketing and caused large-scale displacement of the urban population, the situation was improving in Brazzaville but recent civil disturbances are reportedly causing renewed population displacement in the southern parts. The food supply situation in Brazzaville remains problematic due to the suspension of railway traffic from Pointe-Noire and river traffic from Kinshasa. Food prices are increasing. Local suppliers and WFP have started food airlifts from Pointe-Noire to the capital.

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