Day: September 16, 2005

UPDATE (India): Starvation deaths continue despite government’s commitment to provide food assistance in West Bengal

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UPDATE (India): Starvation deaths continue despite government’s commitment to provide food assistance in West Bengal

On September 4, 2005, the villagers of Jalangi, Murshidabad rejoiced at the good news; over 500 names, submitted by Masum, were added to about 20 ration dealer shops throughout the district. This meant that for the first time, the hunger victims in Jalangi would benefit from subsidized food through the Public Distribution System (PDS). Men, women and children in the area ran to the ration shops, eager to celebrate the seeming victory. Read more about UPDATE (India): Starvation deaths continue despite government’s commitment to provide food assistance in West Bengal …

UPDATE (Philippines): Three children die at evacuation centre due to hunger; adequate food urgently needed for starving evacuees

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UPDATE (Philippines): Three children die at evacuation centre due to hunger; adequate food urgently needed for starving evacuees

The AHRC has received a report from United Youth for Peace and Development (UNYPAD), a human rights organization based in Cotabato City, Mindanao, that three children died at an evacuation centre for persons fleeing fighting on the island this 28 August 2005. Two of the children were identified as one-year-olds Nurhuda Kaling and Babaykan Kasan. The third victim was not named. All the children reportedly died from diarrhea caused by lack of nutritious food and potable water supply. At the time they fell ill they did not get any medical attention. Read more about UPDATE (Philippines): Three children die at evacuation centre due to hunger; adequate food urgently needed for starving evacuees …