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Hunger must never be 'weapon of war': UN chief
- 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.
FOX 28 Spokane
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.
Al-Monitor
Hunger must never be 'weapon of war': UN chief
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 hunger and starvation.The African Union, for its part, urged donors to provide greater support for the world's poorest continent struggling with poverty, unrest and the effects of climate change."Hunger fuels instability and undermines peace. We must never accept hunger as a weapon…
Observador
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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