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Catastrophic hunger doubles in 2024; Gaza and Sudan worst hit

New York, US (PANA) - The number of people experiencing catastrophic hunger has surged more than twofold in 2024, due largely to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, according to new figures released by the UN on Thursday

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