91.  In the capital of Freetown, most markets have been closed since the coup and prices for basic foods have doubled.

92.  Late last month, the government announced that it was reintroducing subsidies for basic food commodities for the first time in four years.

93.  Like previous ones, the latest slide in the value of the dinar caused the price of basic food items to rise.

94.  Many consumers, particularly housewives, lamented the price of basic foods which had sharply increased since Friday.

95.  Mari also said the government should secure adequate supplies of basic food items to control inflation.

96.  Millions of people are out of work and the cost of basic foods such as rice has soared.

97.  Meeting basic food needs for a family of five costs nearly three times that, according to the union.

98.  Most of the aid will cover assistance with transport, return kits containing basic food and essential items, shelters, medical support and teacher training.

99.  Moldovan Premier Ion Ciubuc last week promised to subsidize some basic foods in an unsuccessful attempt to avert the threatened protest.

100.  Most markets have been closed in Freetown since the coup and prices for basic foods have doubled.