are weak, listless. the un says less than half the amount of food needed is reaching the population. translation: we have been coming here for six months and we're completely dependent on food charity. we come here to get food to eat and feed the other children. in the north with the threat of famine is most acute he aged three suffers from kidney disease exacerbated by malnutrition. his six—year—old brother provides cover for the youngster. souad has more than one sick child.