UN Report: Middle East Instability Could Increase Global Food Insecurity

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A new UN Women analysis reported that escalating instability in the Middle East and disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz could push an additional 22 million people into food insecurity by the end of 2026 across 28 analyzed countries. Of this total, 11.7 million are women and girls, who were already disproportionately affected by existing food insecurity. The…

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