The war in Syria has caused a hunger emergency in the Middle East. On Thanksgiving Eve it was announced that the U.S. Food for Peace program is donating US $125 million to feed the war victims.
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How a piece of paper can feed Iraqi war victims
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is leading the hunger relief mission in war-torn Iraq. One way they accomplish this is with a piece of paper.
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U.S. military airdrops food for Iraqi tribe
The U.S. Air Force recently dropped 7,000 meals for the Iraqi Albu Nimr tribe. Located in the village of Zauiyat Albu Nimr, the tribe had come under assault by the ISIS terrorists. Over 300 were reportedly killed by ISIS after weeks of fighting.
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An update on Iraq hunger emergency
The attacks by the terrorist army ISIS in Iraq has displaced nearly two million people and created a hunger crisis.
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Communication saves lives during Iraq crisis
As millions of people are displaced and suffering in war-torn Iraq, humanitarian aid groups need to communicate quickly. Lives depend on the fast movement of aid to the right areas
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WFP rushes food to Iraqis displaced by ISIS
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is bringing food to the war victims. Spokesperson Marwa Awad said on Wednesday that WFP had dispatched 51 trucks of food via Baghdad to the town of Khalidiya. Most of the displaced from Heet are taking refuge there in schools and buildings.
The foods being provided include lentils, wheat, rice and cooking oil. A local charity assists with the food distributions. More supplies are en route from WFP to help the displaced families. Some Iraqis have been uprooted multiple times as the conflict has escalated.
Over 1.8 million people have been forced to flee since ISIS launched attacks earlier this year. Almost half of the displaced have arrived in the northern Kurdistan region of Iraq. Food and other aid is being provided. Kurdistan is also home to refugees from the war in Syria.
Awad says that WFP is seeking more funding to ensure the pipeline of food is maintained. WFP relies entirely on voluntary donations from governments and the public.
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UNICEF response teams save lives in Iraq
Thousands more Iraqis have been displaced after the ISIS terrorist group captured the town of Heet (or Hit). There are now more than 1.8 million Iraqis who have been forced from their homes this year. The onslaught of ISIS is causing a massive humanitarian crisis.
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Food is hope for Syrians fleeing ISIS
The ISIS assault on the town of Kobane in Syria has sent almost 200,000 people fleeing for their lives. They have to brave a dangerous journey to reach safety in Turkey.
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Syria: bread shortages, areas blocked from aid
Bread is something many of us can obtain on a daily basis. But in Syria, where the civil war continues to rage, this basic food is scarcely available.
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Food can save education for Syrian refugees
A great tragedy is unfolding in the Middle East with the children of Syria. A civil war, now in its 4th year, has forced over three million Syrians to flee to neighboring countries, including Jordan and Iraq. About half of these war victims are children.
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