Read the section "Why are there still famines today?"
HOW does the section develop the idea that many famines are preventable?
Why are there still famines today?
South Sudan is officially experiencing famine, and the UN has warned that Ni g eria, Somalia and Yemen are all close to being in a state of famine as well. This could affect more than 20 million people.
Sacco said that the one thing these places all share is a prolonged conflict, such as a war. These conflicts affect access to food, farming and trade, as well as the delivery of food and medical aid from other countries.
Of the four famine alerts, only one – Somalia – is caused by drought. The other three stem from conflicts.
A by emphasizing the UN's warning about countries that approach famine conditions
B by describing how famine is often due to extreme drought in African countries
C by highlighting the number of people that could be affected by famine
D by explaining how most famine is related to social and political problem
