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Global concern on Russia's suspension of Ukraine grain deal

U.S. President Joe Biden has warned that global hunger could increase because of Russia’s suspension of a U.N.-brokered deal to allow safe passage for ships carrying Ukrainian grain

The Independent UK

Food Security Improves for Yemenis

A recent report by the World Food Program (WFP) painted a different picture for food security in Yemen.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 249

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 249th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

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Factbox-U.N.-led deal to ensure safe export of Ukraine's grain

Russia said on Saturday it was pulling out of a deal aimed at unlocking Ukrainian grain and fertiliser exports from Black Sea ports and easing global food shortages. Here are details of the U.N.-led Black Sea Initiative, according to senior U.N. officials who briefed reporters when it was signed in…

Reuters

‘Parents can’t afford meat, eggs and milk’: children bear the brunt of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis

Child malnutrition is soaring as inflation hits 94.9%, and many are missing school because parents do not have the cash to send them

The Guardian - UK

Droughts don't need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference

The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions.

The Conversation

First Thing: Climate crisis funds ‘not delivered’ to countries in grave need

With famine in Somalia almost inevitable, $100bn a year pledge criticised. Plus, China is locking down parts of Wuhan again

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Climate crisis funds not reaching countries in need, senior UN official says

With famine in Somalia almost inevitable, Martin Griffiths criticises opaque handling of $100bn a year promised to poorer countries

The Guardian - UK

Somalia: four lessons from past experience of dealing with famine

Since 1990 the world’s famines have been classified as small – with the glaring exceptions of Somalia in 1991-92 and 2010-12. Now the UN’s World Food Programme says that nearly seven million Somalis face not being able to find enough food in the last months of 2022.

The Conversation

UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas

The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe's focus on wheat set to yield biggest-ever harvest

Zimbabwe says it's on the brink of its biggest wheat harvest in history, thanks in large part to efforts to overcome food supply problems caused by the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

At least 230 Sudanese villagers killed in tribal attacks over disputed land

Minister says more than 30,000 people forced to flee in Blue Nile state as tensions between rival communities erupt into violence

The Guardian - UK

'Free school meals for all British children has to be a priority for Rishi Sunak'

Polly Hudson says new PM Rishi Sunak needs to look at the Education budget as even a freeze in funds will have disastrous consequences for the poorest children in society

Daily Mirror

Commentary: Stop the disastrous sanctions against South Sudan

By every conceivable measure, South Sudan is a nation in crisis. Though a peace agreement was signed in 2018, it is yet to be implemented. While visiting the country this month, the U.N. Commissioner on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that every passing day of inaction means not just…

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Bangkok Post

Fixing insecurity in the food trade

Between rising hunger and the prospect of still more supply shortages, dark clouds are hovering over the global food system. Not only has the war in Ukraine limited access to, and raised prices for, food, and fertiliser, but extreme weather events are disrupting production, and economic downturns have diminished people's…

360info

Obese and malnourished: the food future we face

Our world is not suffering from a lack of calories, but a lack of good nutrition which can sustain us. Science might just have the answers.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the world’s forgotten conflict: Ethiopia’s devastating war

Editorial: Civilians in Tigray are in grave danger following the collapse of the ceasefire. World leaders must turn their attention to this crisis

Evening Standard

New plea for children from poorer homes to get free school meals

The Education Secretary has been told to “avert a calamitous hunger crisis”

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The Independent UK

Call for government to stop ‘calamitous hunger crisis’ by extending free school meals

Feed the Future: ‘In an alarming number of cases, the only healthy meal eaten each day is the free one provided in schools’

The Conversation

It's not just Australian students who need more food, university staff are also going hungry

We know university students regularly go without food and other necessities because they cannot afford them. This has negative impacts on their learning and physical and mental health.

Daily Mirror

Foodbank charity launches urgent winter appeal as it faces "tsunami of need"

Fears are growing that stock could run low as the Trussell Trust braces for its "worst winter yet"

The Independent UK

Teachers call on government to extend free school meals so children are not ‘left behind’

Feed the Future: Organisations representing more than one million teachers, support staff and governors tress the need for ‘immediate’ action in letter to the prime minister

Daily Mirror

Kids going to school so hungry they're 'stealing snacks and eating rubbers to feel full'

Lisa Williams, head teacher at Rushey Green Primary School says a child was found eating a sandwich with no filling to avoid being hungry, others are having to steal snacks and 'eat rubbers'

The Independent UK

Children starve as Yemen teeters on a return to fighting

Starvation has threatened Yemen’s children for years

Irish Mirror

Tommy Tiernan returns from Somalia where he witnessed humanitarian devastation across the region

Trócaire has warned of a rapid deterioration in the food crisis in Somalia

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