Protracted wars are contributing to acute food shortages, set against a backdrop of regional geopolitical tensions and military buildups.
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Updated oct 21
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Protracted wars are contributing to acute food shortages, set against a backdrop of regional geopolitical tensions and military buildups.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Protracted wars and economic collapse are currently underway in the Middle East, specifically impacting Syria and Yemen.Sub-event
Acute food shortages linked to protracted wars and regional geopolitical tensions.1 source
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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North Korea
sovereign state in East Asia
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