US EditionHunger must never be 'weapon of war': UN chief
PALESTINE, JUL 28 – UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the use of hunger as a war tactic, warning 280 million people face starvation amid conflicts and climate disruptions, officials said.
- On July 28, UN chief Antonio Guterres addressed the UN Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, urging the international community to reject hunger as a weapon of war.
- This call responded to escalating conflicts and climate shocks worsening food insecurity in Gaza, Sudan, and across Africa, with fighting displacing millions.
- Guterres highlighted that tens of thousands have died and over seven million people have been displaced by conflict, while nearly 3.4 million Africans face famine.
- He stated, "Hunger fuels instability and undermines peace," and African Union head Youssouf urged members to devote 10% of GDP to agriculture.
- The summit underscored urgent global efforts to build resilient food systems amid deteriorating humanitarian crises, emphasizing African partnerships and lasting solutions.
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Hunger must never be 'weapon of war', UN chief tells Africa food summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said food must not be used as a weapon of war as world leaders gathered for a food summit in Africa, where 280 million people face chronic hunger.
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The Straits TimesHunger must never be ‘weapon of war’: UN chief
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged the international community on July 28 to reject hunger as a weapon of war.UN agencies have been warning of life-threatening hunger in Gaza as aid supplies dried up, and international pressure has been building for a ceasefire to allow a massive relief operation.
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sabado.pt"The conflicts continue to spread hunger in Gaza, Sudan and other territories. hunger is fueling instability and mine for peace," the Secretary-General of the United Nations lamented.
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