DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks
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What UN News reported
More than 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not getting enough to eat and the number is expected to tick up in the coming months, according to the latest alert from the IPC global food security monitor.
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DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks. More than 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not getting enough to eat and the number is expected to tick up in the coming months, according to the latest alert from the IPC global food security monitor. Covered by 2 publications. UN News: DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks. UN News Africa: DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks.
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- UN News International DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks More than 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not getting enough to eat and the number is expected to tick up in the coming months, according to the latest alert from the IPC global food security monitor. 5 h ago · Tier 1
- UN News Africa International DR Congo: Hunger deepens for millions amid conflict, Ebola and climate shocks More than 28 million people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are not getting enough to eat and the number is expected to tick up in the coming months, according to the latest alert from the IPC global food security monitor. 5 h ago · Tier 1
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