Syrians ‘face unprecedented hunger amid impending COVID crisis’

Syrian communities devastated by years of civil war now face an “unprecedented” hunger crisis, just as urgent action is needed to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, UN humanitarians said on Friday.

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Continuing Venezuela exodus and COVID-19 highlights need for global solidarity for most vulnerable

11 Jun 2021

Vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 health and socio-economic crisis, urgently need greater support from the international community, UN humanitarians said on Friday, ahead of a donor conference hosted by Canada next week.

People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022

31 Dec 2021

The people of Myanmar are facing an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis with needs escalating dramatically since the military takeover and a severe COVID-19 third wave.

WFP appeals for re-opening of Ukraine ports to avert looming famine threat

06 May 2022

Ports in the Odesa area of southern Ukraine must be re-opened urgently to prevent the global hunger crisis from spinning out of control, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.