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Greenpeace has also supported the rejection of GM food from the US in famine-stricken Zambia as long as supplies of non-genetically engineered grain exist, stating that the US " should follow in the European Union's footsteps and allow aid recipients to choose their food aid, buying it locally if they wish.

This practise can stimulate developing economies and creates more robust food security ", adding that, " if Africans truly have no other alternative, the controversial GE maize should be milled so it can't be planted.

It was this condition that allowed Zambia's neighbours Zimbabwe and Malawi to accept it.

" After Zambia banned all GM food aid, the former agricultural minister of Zambia criticized, " how the various international NGOs that have spoken approvingly of the government's action will square the body count with their various consciences.

" Concerning the decision of Zambia, Greenpeace has stated that, " it was obvious to us that if no non-GM aid was being offered then they should absolutely accept GM food aid.

But the Zambian government decided to refuse the GM food.

We offered our opinion to the Zambian government and, as many governments do, they disregarded our advice.