Brussels, 06/04/2001 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has approved humanitarian aid of EUR 2 million to help victims of the drought affecting Sudan. Food is running short in parts of the country due to late rainfall and prolonged dry spells during 2000. The production of cereals fell 18% compared to figures recorded over the last five years and the number of persons affected is estimated at 900,000. The water shortage, in particular the lack of surface water, affects pastures and...