1.6 billion people starve: United Nations

- The number of victims in Corona has risen to 276 million from 135 million previously

Ukraine, June 09, 2022, Thursday

The war in Ukraine has created crises in 94 countries around the world and affected a total of 1.6 billion people. People around the world are facing money, food and energy crises, according to the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group. The report, released on June 8, called for controlling food and fuel prices. There has also been talk of increasing social security schemes and economic co-operation to help the weaker sections. Not only that, the United Nations has said in its report that time is running out and the food crisis is the biggest.

- In the year 2023, a state of emergency may arise

According to the report, a major food crisis could erupt in 2023. If such a situation is seen then there will be food shortage for the people and the availability of food will decrease. If the war continues, a crisis could erupt next year. At the same time, prices of many food items, including wheat, corn and vegetables, could rise sharply. About 2 billion people could be affected. This figure is too large.

Let me tell you, the prices of petroleum products have been rising all over the world since the Ukraine war. Apart from this, wheat prices have also reached record levels.

- Warning to UN

Ukraine is one of the largest wheat producing countries in the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the Ukraine crisis could lead to a global crisis. This crisis will be equally difficult for any country or people. He said that the Ukraine-Russia war has been going on for about 3 months and now people may face new problems. "People around the world are facing a hunger crisis," the report said.

Notably, there has been a worldwide demand for food items since the Corona crisis. The number of victims in Corona has risen to 276 million from 135 million previously.