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'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa as he began a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, saying the rich world had to realise that people were more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them.

Reuters

“We are humans back here”: As Texas hunger strike wanes, prisoners speak out against solitary confinement

After 21 days, the last of many Texas prisoners to consistently refuse food ended his hunger strike. In letters to The Texas Tribune, two prisoners spoke out on the dire solitary confinement conditions that led them to starve themselves.

The Texas Tribune

Church of Scotland joins Pope Francis on peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will visit South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury this week.

The National (Scotland)

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US urges donors to give far more as Somalia faces famine

The first U.S. Cabinet member to visit Somalia since 2015 is urging the world’s distracted donors to give immediate help to a country facing deadly famine

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations: DR Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and displaced people grappling with hunger.

Reuters

Demonstrator dies during march for political detainees

A demonstrator on Sunday passed out and was later pronounced dead after joining a march to the Criminal Court in Bangkok to demand the temporary release of political detainees and suspects imprisoned for lese majeste charges.

Bangkok Post

NYC residents sue Adams administration for holding up their food stamps, cash assistance: ‘Hunger and immense distress’

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has stiffed thousands of low-income New Yorkers on their food stamps and cash assistance benefits, leaving them in a state of “hunger and immense distress,” sometimes for months on end, according to a lawsuit filed late Friday.

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The church giving away free food from top supermarkets 'whether you’re a CEO or homeless'

There's a Christian motivation - but for many there's a 'frightening' need for places like this

Wales Online

Eritrea troops still on Ethiopian soil - U.S

A senior U.S. official said on Saturday that Eritrean troops are still in Ethiopia although they have moved back the border, contradicting Ethiopian authorities who say the Eritreans have already left.

Reuters

Rights commission expresses concern about hunger strike

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern about a hunger strike by two young political activists and called on all sides to urgently find a resolution to prevent possible losses.

Bangkok Post

Thai activists risk death to protest the crime of criticising the royal family

Two young Thai pro-democracy activists began a hunger strike in prison on January 18, 2023 to demand the release of several activists arrested for the crime of "lèse-majesté" – that is, for criticising the royal family. Our Observer, their lawyer, told us how this law is often used to silence…

France 24

Congo revivalist churches draw in Catholics

Congolese event organiser Deo Malela was born to Roman Catholic parents and identifies as such.

Reuters

UN Warns of Record Rates of Hunger in Syria

The World Food Programme warned on Friday that hunger rates in Syria have soared to record highs after more than a decade of devastating conflict. A brutal war that triggered years of economic crisis and damaged vital infrastructure has put 2.9 million at risk of sliding into hunger, while another…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Activists' hunger strike enters 10th day

Supporters continued to gather outside the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Friday evening to press for judicial reforms as a hunger strike by two young political activists entered its 10th day.

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Development partners commit $30 billion to food production in Africa

Development partners have committed $30 billion to boost food production in Africa over the next five years, said Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, during closing remarks at a food security summit on Friday.

The Independent UK

UN food agency: Afghan malnutrition rates at record high

A spokesman for the World Food Program says malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs with half the country enduring severe hunger throughout the year

Reuters

South Sudan's displaced hope pope's visit will bring peace

After spending nearly a decade in a camp for the displaced in South Sudan's Juba, Mayen Galuak hopes that Pope Francis' visit to the capital city next week will inspire political leaders to finally restore peace, allowing him to go home.

The Guardian - UK

Children go hungry at Kenya refugee camp as malnutrition numbers soar

MSF charity reports 33% rise in malnourished patients at giant Dadaab complex after influx from drought-stricken Somalia

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Hunger strikers' supporters to rally on Thursday

Supporters of two hunger-striking political activists plan to rally again on Thursday at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to draw attention to their deteriorating condition and their demands for reform.

Reuters

Africa needs to learn to feed itself, says Senegal president

Africa must produce more food instead of relying on imports and aid, Senegalese President Macky Sall told leaders gathered in the West African nation's capital for a summit on Wednesday.

AAP

Racial abuse ignites food security mission

Amar Singh has used the experience of being racially abused to create an organisation helping put an end to food insecurity.

Reuters

Brazil official says Yanomami region looks like 'concentration camp'

Brazil's military should evict illegal gold miners who have caused malnutrition and starvation in a region of the Yanomami reservation near the Venezuelan border, Indigenous Health Secretary Weibe Tapeba said on Tuesday, urging

The Independent UK

Yellen visits Zambian farm to showcase Africa's ag potential

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has visited sites in rural and urban Zambia to showcase Africa's potential to help solve the world's problems with food shortages

Reuters

Humanitarian crises could worsen in Haiti, Venezuela, says aid group

The humanitarian crises in Haiti and Venezuela that have subjected millions to hunger, violence and disease could worsen this year without more aid, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Hunger strikers moved to Thammasat Hospital

Two hunger-striking political activists were transferred on Tuesday evening to Thammasat University Hospital as their condition worsened on their seventh day without food or water.

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