HAITI: Fear of the earthquake lives on Photo: Phuong Tran/IRIN children in haiti starving JACMEL, 29 January 2010 (IRIN) – Crowds in Haiti stampede out of buildings at the hint of a tremor; mothers refuse to breastfeed for fear of passing on their depression; people complain of headaches and insomnia. Mental health specialists say... Read more

RWANDA: Measures to boost agriculture bear fruit Agriculture in Rwanda. Farmers are not allowed to rear cattle on hilly slopes as part of Rwanda's erosion control efforts Photo: Ann Weru/IRIN KIGALI, 12 January 2010 (IRIN) – Rwanda has recorded a sharp improvement in food security following the government’s measures to boost... Read more

AFGHANISTAN: Food Prices Raise food price raising in afghanistan Photo: Masoud Popalzai/IRIN KABUL, 9 December 2009 (IRIN) – An increase in fuel prices and winter-related road blockages in different parts of Afghanistan are driving up food prices, despite a bumper 2009 wheat harvest, according to Kabul traders. Petrol, heating oil and... Read more