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Some areas south of Sudan capital at risk of famine, says World Food Programme • June 11, 2025, 8:40 AM ET (Reuters)
Famine risk looms in Sudan as need outstrips resources, says WFP • June 11, 2025, 7:32 AM ET (Reuters)
UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger • June 5, 2025, 12:26 PM ET (AP)
Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal but US envoy calls it 'unacceptable' • May 31, 2025, 11:27 PM ET (AP)
UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with a funding shortfall • May 30, 2025, 7:31 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Programme Alimentaire Mondial • WFP
Date 1961 - present
Areas Of Involvement economic development • social welfare program • relief • food

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