Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns

A joint UN report warns that 13 "hunger hotspots" are at risk, with Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Northeast Nigeria, and Gaza facing immediate famine without urgent humanitarian aid.

Famine risk rises in 'hunger hotspots', UN warns
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Extreme hunger has intensified ​in 13 "hunger hotspots," and of these ​Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, ‌Northeast Nigeria ​and Gaza are at immediate risk of famine without urgent humanitarian intervention, a joint United Nations ‌report warned on Wednesday.

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