EAST TIMOR: Australia urged to help avert food crisis
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East Timor will have a new government this weekend after an election seen as crucial to the country's stability. The new administration will be confronted with a major challenge from day one, as a looming food shortage threatens not only hunger among the poor but could threaten national security as well. The World Food Program estimates there's a production shortfall of 30 per cent in East Timor's main food grains and is about to launch an international appeal for aid.
Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Tarek Elquindi, the World Food Program representative in East Timor
