Calls on Canberra to help East Africa

Australia's African community leaders have issued a desperate plea for help as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the continent's drought-ravaged east. Gareth Boreham reports.

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Published 28 December 2011 6:31pm

Updated 3 September 2013 5:58pm

Source: SBS

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Australia's African community leaders have issued a desperate plea for help as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the continent's drought-ravaged east.

Millions still face food shortages as overcrowded refugee camps struggle to provide food, water and sanitation. Gareth Boreham reports.

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