UN Warns Hormuz Standoff Threatens Global Hunger Crisis

A United Nations official has warned that the ongoing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is impeding the shipment of fertilizers, potentially leading to tens of millions facing hunger. The official urged for the strait to be kept open to prevent a humanitarian crisis.

11 May, 14:28 — 11 May, 14:28

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Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says

The United Nations has been sounding the alarm of the threat the blockade poses to the world's food security, with countries in Africa and Asia likely to be particularly hard hit.

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First report: aftonbladet · 11 May, 14:25|Full coverage: 2 · 2m|Window: 2m

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FN: Miljontals riskerar hunger – öppna Hormuz

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UN Warns Hormuz Standoff Threatens Global Hunger Crisis

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Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says

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FN: Miljontals riskerar hunger – öppna Hormuz

Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says

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