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Special Food shortages are killing more people than COVID-19 globally as conflicts, climate extremes and economic slowdown add to the toll. (AFP) graphic

Hunger killing more worldwide while COVID-19 pandemic occupies center stage

  • As many as 11 people dying of hunger and malnutrition each minute compared with seven due to COVID-19
  • Conflicts, climate change and higher supply-chain costs blamed for increase in hunger in Middle East and beyond
By Jumana Khamis ·
Saudi Arabia will respond to global humanitarian appeals and support UN efforts, says top official

Saudi Arabia will respond to global humanitarian appeals and support UN efforts, says top official

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Special Arab region trapped in vicious circle of conflict and hunger: FAO-led report photos

Arab region trapped in vicious circle of conflict and hunger: FAO-led report

By Robert Edwards ·
NGOs seek $5.5 bn to rescue 34 mln people from famine in countries such as Yemen, South Sudan

NGOs seek $5.5 bn to rescue 34 mln people from famine in countries such as Yemen, South Sudan

By AFP ·
Hunger threatens Lebanon if leaders don’t act, UK minister warns

Hunger threatens Lebanon if leaders don’t act, UK minister warns

By Reuters ·
Syrians fear hunger as record devaluation sparks protests

Syrians fear hunger as record devaluation sparks protests

By AFP ·
A nonprofit group strives for zero hunger in Bangladesh

A nonprofit group strives for zero hunger in Bangladesh

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Hot water for dinner in hunger-hit besieged Syria town

Hot water for dinner in hunger-hit besieged Syria town

By AFP ·
Global hunger rises for first time in decade: UN agencies

Global hunger rises for first time in decade: UN agencies

By Reuters ·
'Hidden' hunger crisis in Congo pushing it closer to famine

'Hidden' hunger crisis in Congo pushing it closer to famine

By Alex Whiting | Thomson Reuters Foundation ·
Weak and awaiting worse: villagers fear S.Sudan famine

Weak and awaiting worse: villagers fear S.Sudan famine

By AFP ·
Israel official: 870 Palestinians remain on hunger strike

Israel official: 870 Palestinians remain on hunger strike

By AP ·
Hungry S.Sudanese ‘eat leaves and seeds to survive’

Hungry S.Sudanese ‘eat leaves and seeds to survive’

By AFP ·

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