CONFLICT, DROUGHT IMPACT CROP PROSPECTS IN SYRIA, UN AGENCY SAYS

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Web version   New York May 15 2014 6:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  FAO is helping needy Syrian families. Photo: FAO/Syria CONFLICT, DROUGHT IMPACT CROP PROSPECTS IN SYRIA, UN AGENCY SAYS Drought and ongoing conflict are not only adding pressure to Syria’s already dire food security situation, but also increasing the need for imports and driving up prices, according to the latest outlook issued by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Read more RELATED Syria: UN-Arab League envoy Brahimi resigns Amidst an international community “hopelessly divided” over how to end more than three years of bloodshed in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today announced that he has regretfully accepted the resignation of Lakhdar Brahimi, the Joint United Nations-League of Arab States Special Representative on the crisis. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media