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Guterres condemns use of hunger as a weapon amid Gaza and Sudan conflicts

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has strongly denounced the use of hunger as a weapon of war, highlighting its devastating impact in conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan. Speaking at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) held in Ethiopia on Monday, July......

Desperation and Despair: Life Amidst the Crisis in Gaza

In Gaza, despair has become an ever-present companion, not just for its residents, but for those attempting to provide aid and relief. Having spent a total of four years in Gaza, including six months amidst the ongoing conflict, I have never felt so powerless against the war machine, which relentlessly......

Morocco Climbs to 48th Place in Global Hunger Index Amid Worldwide Food Security Challenges

Morocco has made significant strides in combating hunger, rising to 48th place out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), as reported by Germany's Welt Hunger Hilfe. This improvement reflects the nation's dedication to enhancing food security through targeted agricultural policies......

Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Millions Teeter on the Brink of Starvation

As Sudan's brutal conflict enters its second year, a staggering 25.6 million people face acute hunger, according to a recent report that has set off alarm bells at the United Nations. The "Integrated Food Security Phase Classification" (IPC) report, released in late June, paints a harrowing......

Cries for Justice Silenced: Thai Activist Dies After Harrowing Hunger Strike

In a tragic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Thailand's activist community, Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old advocate for royal reforms, has passed away in detention following a months-long hunger strike. Her untimely demise has once again thrust the nation's......

Addressing Morocco's Mounting Food Waste Crisis

In a sobering revelation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the non-governmental organization WRAP have unveiled alarming insights into the state of food waste in Morocco. According to their 2024 Food Waste Index report, Moroccan households are squandering a staggering 4.2 million tons......

Morocco Leads Global Efforts Against Hunger: Chairing the United Nations World Food Programme's Executive Board

Morocco has made history by assuming the leadership of the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Executive Board for the first time in 2024, a significant milestone for the North African nation. Youssef Balla, Morocco's permanent ambassador to UN agencies in Rome, represented the country......

Local Prison Asserts Mohammed Ziane Ends Hunger Strike, Refutes Health Concerns

Rabat's Al Arjat 1 prison refutes claims of deteriorating health for imprisoned human rights lawyer Mohammed Ziane, asserting that he has concluded his weeks-long hunger strike. In a statement released this week, the prison administration revealed that Ziane provided a handwritten note on Friday......