Very recently, in which of the following countries having lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?

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Q: 63 (IAS/2018)
Very recently, in which of the following countries having lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?

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Current Affairs

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IAS

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{'severe famine': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'acute malnutrition': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'starvation': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'countries': [1, 0, 2, 6], 'zambia': [1, 0, 4, 5], 'south sudan': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'angola': [1, 0, 2, 3], 'lakhs': [0, 1, 4, 4], 'ethnic conflicts': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'venezuela': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'morocco': [2, 0, 2, 9], 'tunisia': [0, 1, 1, 8], 'yemen': [0, 0, 2, 5], 'colombia': [0, 0, 1, 2]}

The correct answer is Option 4: Yemen and South Sudan.

In recent years, Yemen and South Sudan have been facing severe famine and acute malnutrition due to war and ethnic conflicts. Yemen is currently experiencing the world`s worst humanitarian crisis, with millions of people on the brink of starvation. The country has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, which has destroyed much of its infrastructure and left over 20 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.

According to the United Nations, over 16 million people in Yemen are facing severe food insecurity, with 50,000 people in famine-like conditions. This is due to a combination of factors, including conflict, economic collapse, and a blockade on imports. The blockade has severely limited the country`s ability to import food, fuel, and medicine, exacerbating the crisis.

Similarly, South Sudan has been facing a severe food crisis since 2013, when conflict broke out between the government and opposition forces. The fighting has displaced millions of people and disrupted food production, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition. The UN estimates that over 7 million people in South Sudan are in need of humanitarian assistance, with 60% of the population experiencing severe food insecurity.

In conclusion, Yemen and South Sudan are the countries where millions of people are suffering from severe famine and acute malnutrition due to war and ethnic conflicts. The international community must take urgent action to address the crisis and provide life-saving assistance to those in need.

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