'Accidental humanitarian' John Holmes on the politics of aid
Former United Nations under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs hopes his book will help ensure humanitarian issues are better understood and that needs are never subordinated to political ends
Political risk deters action to avert famine - report
More people face drought-related food crises, yet governments are responding too slowly to early warnings, Chatham House says
Sudan govt allows aid in as rebels make military gains
Previously refused access, WFP in "major breakthrough" brings food to war-torn Sudanese border state where under-5 malnutrition rates are double the emergency threshold.