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Ending conflict is ‘number one thing’ to reduce world hunger, new WFP chief says

Reported by UN News Humanitarian Aid

The new WFP chief says ending conflict is the most effective way to reduce world hunger. The source reports that conflict drives two thirds of acute food insecurity affecting 266 million people worldwide.

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  • Affected location: Worldwide
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The statement links conflict to acute food insecurity affecting 266 million people worldwide.

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Confidence
5/10
Geographic reach
10/10
Global importance
6/10
Impact magnitude
7/10
Urgency
2/10

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