FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops and Shortages 06/02 - BURUNDI (2 June)
Harvesting of the 2002 second season foodcrops is about to start. Prospects are favourable reflecting adequate rains since planting time. The output of the 2002 first season crops, mainly of non-cereal foodcrops, was good. Food prices that declined at harvest time in December/January remain stable.
Food assistance continues to be required for some 432 000 internally displaced people as a result of insecurity in parts. Intensified fighting between Government forces and rebels in the past month has resulted in fresh waves of population displacement, particularly in Bujumbura Rural province.