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War zones food access continues worsening
30.01.2018 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
The ability to find food in the world war zones continues to «deteriorate», meaning that humanitarian efforts are «extremely critical», UN Radio says referring to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) the joint report compiled for the UN Security Council.
It is to be admitted, the joint report covers 16 countries, half of which are experiencing «crisis or emergency levels» of hunger among at least 25% of their population.
The report admits the food security affected by fighting, is a vicious circle, where deteriorating access can «exacerbate tensions and risks of conflict».
In meanwhile, Dan Gustafson, FAO Deputy Director-General, and Amir Abdullah, WFP Deputy Chief admit «combination of poverty and hunger, lack of opportunities, unequal access to jobs, land or wealth, is a volatile mix that can create feelings of anger and hopelessness».
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