The Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has called for humanitarian corridors in Somalia to be protected by African peacekeepers, so that aid can reach people struck by drought and famine in rebel held areas. Mr. Meles said the transitional Somalian government needs more international support. But the United Nations has said that the aid is increasing to all areas of the country and warned that efforts to provide armed protection for aid deliveries can jeopardise the progress being made to provide aid in rebel-held areas.