Robinson urges developed countries to 'do more' about famine

The UN is warning that more than 800,000 children could die from starvation in the Horn of Africa.

The UN is warning that more than 800,000 children could die from starvation in the Horn of Africa.

The region is suffering its worst drought for 60 years, and parts of Somalia are officially in famine.

The UN's High Commissioner of Human Rights, and former President Mary Robinson, has said first world countries "need to do more".

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