UN report: Over 700 million people face hunger – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait News
- Date: 13-Jul-2023
- Source: Arab Times Kuwait
- Sector:Healthcare
- Country:Kuwait
UN report: Over 700 million people face hunger – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS – Arab Times Kuwait News
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BRUSSELS, July 12: Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published Wednesday jointly by five United Nations specialized agencies.
The 2023 edition of the report reveals that between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, with a mid-range of 735 million. This represents an increase of 122 million people compared to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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