famine

Red Crescent Society says situation in Gaza is catastrophic

Published on: July 1, 2024
08:03

Ramallah, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) warned on Monday that the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic after 269 days under fire from the Israeli Army.

FAO issues alarm on famine in Gaza Strip

Published on: June 28, 2024
14:29

Rome, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued analarm over the high risk of famine across the entire population of the Gaza Strip due to Israel's attacks.

UN: G7 has particular responsibility for global challenges

Published on: June 13, 2024
07:57

United Nations, Jun 13 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations address during the G7 Summit in Italy will focus on the bloc's particular responsibility for such challenges as climate change, the spread of conflicts or economic inequalities.

NGO warns about famine in Gaza due to war and Israel’s blockade

Published on: June 6, 2024
00:16

Ramallah, Jun 6 (Prensa Latina) More than half a million children and mothers in the Gaza Strip need nutritional assistance, while half of the population is on the brink of famine, the NGO Action against Hunger denounced in a statement on Wednesday.

FAO and WFP report on 18 global hunger hot spots

Published on: June 5, 2024
13:28

Rome, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), together with the World Food Program (WFP), published a report on the 18 world hunger hot spots on Wednesday.

Palestinian NGOs urge UN to declare Gaza a disaster zone

Published on: May 31, 2024
08:46

Ramallah, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Network of Non-Governmental Organizations is promoting a campaign to get the UN to declare Gaza a disaster area, as it is affected by hunger, environmental pollution, and the spread of diseases due to the Israeli attacks.

UN rapporteur demands sanctions against Israel for famine in Gaza

Published on: March 21, 2024
08:31

Ramallah, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) The intentional famine in Gaza needs a political response under international law, demanded the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese.

FAO alarmed by famine in Gaza

Published on: March 18, 2024
12:20

Rome, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned about the critical situation in the Gaza Strip, threatened by famine due to Israel's attacks, and called for urgent assistance.

Famine stalks Port-au-Prince

Published on: March 14, 2024
10:09

Port-au-Prince, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Famine stalks this capital today, where the persistent violence in gang-controlled areas prevents the population from acquiring food.

WFP warns of serious food crisis in Gaza Strip

Published on: March 12, 2024
08:14

Ramallah, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Middle East currently faces the worst food crisis in its modern history following the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip, World Food Program (WFP) Regional Director Corinne Fleischer denounced.

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