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Iraq, Syria plan must include food for hungry

As President Obama sets forth a plan to destroy the terrorist army ISIL, a broader initiative must be in place to fight hunger. The recent escalation of violence has displaced over 1.7 million Iraqis from their homes and livelihoods.

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UNICEF races to stop malnutrition in Iraq

As the war inside Iraq continues, malnutrition is an increasing threat among children. UNICEF is rushing to provide desperately needed food for children under the age of 5.

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UNICEF feeding Iraqis who escaped Mount Sinjar

UNICEF, the UN children’s agency, is providing life-saving aid to Iraqis who have escaped from Mount Sinjar. Iraqis who are members of the Yazidi religion have been trapped on Sinjar after being displaced by conflict.

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U.S., WFP bring food to starving Iraqis

The United States and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) are fast responding to the humanitarian catastrophe in Iraq. This life-saving mission includes the U.S military, the U.S. Food for Peace program and WFP bringing aid to war victims.

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