Russia-Ukraine conflict could push 11-19 mln more people into hunger: FAO
STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict could push 11-19 mln more people into hunger: FAO
DATELINE: June 12, 2022
LENGTH: 0:01:47
LOCATION: Kiev
CATEGORY: POLITICS
SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
2. various of people in hunger in Africa
3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General
STORYLINE:
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) warned that the fighting in Ukraine has a significant impact on the global food markets and could leave an additional 11 to 19 million people with chronic hunger.
According to an FAO spokesperson, the countries impacted most by the conflict are in the North African region.
He said that higher international food prices are projected to increase global food import bills to a record 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also warned that the conflict may trigger social and economic chaos around the world.
SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General
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