Famine
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UN warns against starvation risk in Sudan, few other nations
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Two UN agencies warned Monday of rising food emergencies including starvation in Sudan due to the outbreak of war and in Haiti,Burkina Faso and Mali due to restricted movements of people and goods.
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Humanitarians urge action to avert famine in Somalia, S Sudan
TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The United Nations on Tuesday warned about the famine rising in Somalia and South Sudan.
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Drought sparks famine fears in Zimbabwe
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Farmer groups have warned of foods shortages in Zimbabwe owing to the prolonged dry spell currently being experienced in the country.
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Yemen war deaths to reach 377,000 by end of year: UN
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – A new United Nations report has projected that the death toll from Yemen’s war will reach 377,000 by the end of 2021, including those killed as a result of indirect and direct causes.
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350,000 people in famine conditions in Ethiopia’s Tigray
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – A high-level UN-led committee that focuses on rapid responses to humanitarian crises estimated about 350,000 people in Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region are facing famine conditions.
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Enemies sought to produce famine in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said on Tue. that for the past three years, the enemies of Iran have sought to cause famine in the country through economic warfare.
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Worst famine of century may kill 400K children in Yemen
TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The WFP Executive Director David Beasley warned that in case people in Yemen do not receive their requirements, 400,000 children will lose lives due to the worst famine of the century.
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Over 88mn people suffering from acute hunger in worldwide: UN
TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The United Nations has warned that more than 88 million people around the world are suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts and instabilities.
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Risk of famine threatens 60% of Syrian people: UN chief says
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General has warned of risk of famine in Syria which threatens 60 percent of the country's population.
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100,000 Yemeni infants die every year due to siege, war
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Yemen’s deputy health minister says about 100,000 infants die in the war-torn country every year due to the siege and war imposed by the Saudi-led coalition.
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5 million Yemenis 'one step away from famine' in 2021: Report
TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) –The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Sunday warned that five million Yemenis “will likely be living just one step away from famine in the upcoming year.”