Hunger used as weapon of war as food violence surges
By The BriefBrief
Analysis finds 21,403 incidents in 15 countries since 2018 where food supplies were deliberately targeted.
WHO:Insecurity Insight
WHAT:Analysis documents more than 20,000 incidents of “food-related violence,” including attacks on markets and food distribution systems.
WHEN:May 24, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Food supplies have been deliberately targeted as a tactic of warfare, following UN Security Council condemnation of unlawful denial of humanitarian aid in 2018.
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