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Famine Stalks Millions as Acute Hunger Rises Globally
By Lisa Schlein
June 18, 2021 11:50 AM
GENEVA - The World Food Program warns tens of millions of people, mainly in Africa, are teetering on the brink of famine because of conflict, climate shocks and economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.N. food agency estimates more than 270 million people, most of them in Africa and the Middle East, around the world are acutely food insecure, with millions at risk of starving to death.
It says the number of people at imminent risk of famine has increased from 34 million last year to 41 million now...
Famine Stalks Millions as Acute Hunger Rises Globally
By Lisa Schlein
June 18, 2021 11:50 AM
GENEVA - The World Food Program warns tens of millions of people, mainly in Africa, are teetering on the brink of famine because of conflict, climate shocks and economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.N. food agency estimates more than 270 million people, most of them in Africa and the Middle East, around the world are acutely food insecure, with millions at risk of starving to death.
It says the number of people at imminent risk of famine has increased from 34 million last year to 41 million now...