The World Food Programme (WFP) in Mali wants to "accelerate its operations" in the centre, south-east and north of the country. 3.8 million Malians are in need of emergency assistance.
WFP is also concerned about the approaching lean season (between two harvests) and "the spread of insecurity in the previously secure southern and western regions of Mali" The organization regrets that it has already had to halve its food rations in April and May.