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Stephen O'Brien, head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, declares that the world is facing the most severe humanitarian crisis since World War II. With over 20 million people suffering from acute food insecurity in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia, and Northeast Nigeria, urgent action is needed to address the dire situation. The crisis highlights the urgent need for international cooperation and support to alleviate suffering and save lives.
Thursday, 9 March, 2017