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‘Smokescreen’: officials voice concern over US plans for Gaza aid pier

Fears Israel is influencing location of dock away from the north, where famine threat is most severe

The Guardian - UK

US says a UN agency has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route

The U.N. World Food Program has agreed to help deliver aid for the starving civilians of Gaza once the U.S. military completes a pier for transporting the humanitarian assistance by sea

The Independent UK

Sudan on its knees after one year of brutal civil war

A year ago, on 15 April, the civil war in Sudan began. The violence resulted in the displacement of millions. Now, as food shortages get worse, aid is not reaching many of the displaced. In response, France and Germany are hosting a conference in Paris, Monday, to try to raise…

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Extreme drought in southern Africa triggers hunger crisis for millions

Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October to March farming season – one year after the region was pummelled by tropical storms.

Radio France Internationale

WFP Executive Director Urges More Crossings For Gaza Aid

WFP stockpiles food for 1.1M people outside Gaza, emphasizing safe delivery into the region.

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First UN food supplies arrive in Sudan's Darfur after months, millions still face acute hunger

The United Nations said Friday it has begun distributing food in Sudan’s restive western Darfur region for the first time in months, following two successful cross-border deliveries in March, but the population still faces widespread hunger unless more help arrives.

France 24

Are Sudan’s civil society activists being targeted by both warring sides?

Sudan’s warring parties are using food as a weapon and targeting local activists for feeding their communities.

Al Jazeera

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Israel lodges proposal with UN for dismantling of Palestinian relief agency

Exclusive: Aid officials warn that transferring Unrwa’s functions to other bodies with famine looming would be disastrous

The Guardian - UK

UN raises alarm over escalating malnutrition among women, children in Afghanistan

Highlighting a grim reality, the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan sounds the alarm on a surge in malnutrition cases, particularly among women and children. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Sudan slips into famine as warring sides starve civilians

Without online remittances, soaring prices and cereal production cut, Sudan is in the middle of a humanitarian disaster.

Al Jazeera

World warns Israel to obey ICJ on Gaza aid as Netanyahu plans Rafah assault

Countries, rights groups call for surge in food aid to Gaza and say Israel ‘must stop starving civilians and children’.

Al Jazeera

Sprinklers And Drip Irrigation Help Iraqis beat Drought

After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes.

International Business Times

Sudan’s civil war: how did it begin, what is the human cost, and what is happening now?

Conflict that pits army against paramilitary group has killed tens of thousands and caused hunger, disease and displacement

The Guardian - UK

‘Here, there is no future’: ethnic cleansing and fresh atrocities drive exodus of thousands from Darfur

Almost a year since conflict reignited in Sudan, its terrified people are crossing borders to Chad and beyond. An increasing number are trying to reach Europe as food supplies dwindle in the refugee camps and the eyes of the world look elsewhere

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Al Jazeera

Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns

The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’ – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing

International Business Times

Famine Imminent In North Gaza, 'Unprecedented' Crisis: UN

Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May without urgent intervention, a United Nations-backed food security assessment warned on Monday.

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu is ‘major obstacle to peace’ and should call election, says Schumer – as it happened

US Senate majority leader says that Israel has lost its way in its war on Gaza

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The Guardian - UK

Ship carrying aid nears Gaza as Cyprus puts second vessel on standby

Where Spanish-flagged vessel Open Arms will dock, and how supplies will be distributed, is still unclear

International Business Times

Spanish Ship En Route To Gaza With Desperately Needed Aid

A Spanish aid boat was en route to Gaza on Wednesday, opening a new maritime corridor intended to allow deliveries of desperately needed food to the Palestinian territory ravaged by months of war between Israel and Hamas.

Latin Times

China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilization'

China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.

International Business Times

China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilisation'

The Guardian - UK

Food aid convoy for northern Gaza looted after delay at Israeli checkpoint

Trucks attacked by desperate people as logistical obstacles and restrictions imposed by Israel limit urgently needed aid

Al Jazeera

Sudan war threatens ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’: WFP

Warring generals leave at least 25 million facing food insecurity, with humanitarian response at ‘breaking point’.

The Guardian - UK

Aid corridor needed urgently to prevent famine in north Gaza, says WFP official

Agency’s country director says deaths near aid convoy last week were avoidable and north of territory needs to be flooded with aid

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