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Do not stand silent while Syrian parties use starvation, fear as ‘methods of war,’ urges UN aid chief

Do not stand silent while Syrian parties use starvation, fear as ‘methods of war,’ urges UN aid chief

May 31, 2017, at 01:26 pm

New York, May 31(Just Earth News): Though there are significantly fewer reports of violence in some parts of Syria, the consequences of the conflict continue to devastate lives, the top United Nations relief official said on Tuesday, calling for ending attacks and obstacles that prevent humanitarian workers from reaching the hundreds of thousands of civilians still trapped in the war-torn country.

Starvation looms for 20 million, UN agricultural advisory group told at opening session

Starvation looms for 20 million, UN agricultural advisory group told at opening session

Apr 25, 2017, at 12:58 pm

New York, Apr 25(Just Earth News): If nothing is done soon, 20 million people will starve to death over the next six months in South Sudan, Somalia, north-eastern Nigera and Yemen, the United Nations agricultural chief on Monday warned the UN agency's Council.

UN aid chief urges global action as starvation, famine loom for 20 million across four countries

UN aid chief urges global action as starvation, famine loom for 20 million across four countries

Mar 11, 2017, at 01:53 pm

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News): Just back from Kenya, Yemen, South Sudan and Somalia – countries that are facing or are at risk of famine – the top United Nations humanitarian official on Friday urged the international community for comprehensive action to save people from simply “starving to death.”