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The war in Ukraine is threatening to cause a crisis in global hunger. Ukraine is one of the world’s biggest producers of grain, which it exports to Africa, the Middle East, and other places around the world. The war in Ukraine has hampered the country’s ability to grow and harvest this important product, putting millions of people at risk. Listen to hear how Russia’s attack on Ukraine has disrupted food supply chains and caused widespread problems of hunger and displacement.
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April 25, 2022
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The words used by Russia’s president Vladimir Putin in public statements and speeches are reminders of a dark period in Russia’s past. For many, the dismissive way Putin speaks of his enemies, his insistence on complete loyalty, and his iron-fisted control of facts and information all bring Joseph Stalin to mind. Stalin inflicted a reign of terror on Russia during the 1930s and 40s, ordering the arrest, exile, or killing of huge numbers of his own citizens. Listen to a journalist explain the parallels between Putin and Stalin and what they might mean for the future of Ukraine.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2022
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Russia has expanded its attack on Ukraine, bombing airports, apartment buildings, and other targets throughout the country. Ukrainians are fleeing in massive numbers, seeking escape through humanitarian corridors, or protected areas where civilians can escape the fighting. A large proportion of the country’s population has been displaced. The attack has taken a huge physical and emotional toll on Ukrainians, both those who have fled and those who have stayed behind. Listen to hear an update on the war in Ukraine and how Ukrainans are responding to the chaos.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
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Millions of Ukrainians are fleeing their homes to escape the ongoing attack by Russian forces. They are traveling by train, plane, car, or foot, heading to safer parts of Ukraine or towards neighboring countries. Many leave quickly, taking few belongings with them, and face an uncertain future. This audio story features an interview with one such refugee, a Ukrainian writer who fled her home in Kyiv to cross the border into Poland. Listen to hear about her experiences and emotions as she leaves her home country behind in the midst of war.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2017
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South Sudan is currently struggling with both drought and an ongoing civil war. These forces have led to a rising food shortage crisis that the United Nations is now calling a famine. Four million people are without sufficient food, and the U.N. warns that another million people will be affected in the coming months. Unfortunately, the international community has been unable to halt the escalation of famine in South Sudan. Listen to learn more about the crisis in South Sudan, and how the international community monitors and responds to famine.
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