UN warns 45 million more people could face acute hunger if Middle East conflict continues through June
The UN's World Food Programme warned that 45 million additional people could be pushed into acute hunger if the Middle East conflict continues through June, bringing global hunger levels to a record high of 319 million people. The conflict has disrupted humanitarian aid routes and increased shipping costs by 18 percent since February 28.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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“UN warns of record hunger, 45 million more at risk, if Iran war continues”
“45 million more face acute hunger risk if Iran war continues through June, World Food Programme says”
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Global hunger levels would reach an all-time record if the 45 million are added
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