Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows

theguardian.com·Mark Townsend
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It provides an analysis of the increasing weaponization of hunger in conflicts, documenting over 20,000 incidents of "food-related violence" since 2018. The journalistic purpose is to raise awareness about the deliberate targeting of food supplies, markets, and distribution systems in various conflict zones globally, highlighting the severe humanitarian impact.

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