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UN warns of worldwide hunger due to COVID-19
WFP Executive Director David Beasley has told the UN Security Council that there are 135 million people already facing crisis levels of hunger or worse. This is coupled with an additional 130 million people worldwide who are on the edge of starvation prompted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Tekeya: the food charity distribution app combating hunger in Egypt
We need to stop wasting food, while other might die out of not having it: Founder says
Equality for women can reduce world hunger
Giving women the same tools and resources as men, such as financial support, education, and access to markets, could reduce the number of hungry people worldwide by up to 150 million. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other humanitarian agencies estimate that 925 million people across the world are undernourished. Of this number, …
Campaign launched in support of Qanater prison hunger strike
Prison administration ignores demands and health condition of prisoners, says the campaign
Food for thought on hunger
Climate change, a growing population and food market speculation mean in the future it will be more difficult to feed the world. How can we make sure everyone has enough to eat in an age of global interdependence?
Hundreds of thousands face hunger in western Kenya
Drought in Kenya’s West Pokot County has left hundreds of thousands of people on the brink of starvation. The Kenyan government has yet to intervene, forcing residents to move to other counties in search of food.
El Nino wreaks havoc in Africa
El Nino was one of the main issues at the first World Summit for Humanitarian Aid in Istanbul. As a result of this weather phenomenon, many African countries are being severely hit by drought, hunger and floods.
Zimbabwe urgently needs $1,5 billion to avert hunger
Zimbabwean government is seeking some $1,5 Billion(1,4 billion Euro) from donors to avert hunger which has already hit more than a quarter of the population. However, challenges remain before that money comes along.
UN details ‘downward spiral’ of hunger and natural disasters
50 refugees on hunger strike in Alexandria
73 Syrian and Palestinian refugees detained in Karmooz police station
Shura Council Trial postponed for ‘security reasons’
The defendants stand accused of violating the Protest Law, issued by then-interim president Adly Mansour in November 2013.
Mohamed Soltan’s health conditions deteriorate
Activist has been on hunger strike for 360 days to protest his detention
Photojournalist Shawkan describes ‘endless nightmare’ from behind bars
Freelance photojournalist has managed to send an open letter from prison
Journalists join forces with hunger strikers
Hunger strikers call for release of prisoners under Protest Law
Hunger strikes on the rise in support of detained activists
Egyptian-American detainee’s health deteriorating after 231 days on hunger strike
Number of hunger strikers in and out of prisons reaches 143: ANHRI
Dozens have recently started hunger strikes to call for release of political prisoners and for abolishing the infamous Protest Law
Amnesty calls on Egypt to release protesters arrested for challenging Protest Law
The international human rights watchdog says testimonies and available information suggest that the charges are “almost certainly baseless”
Mourners chant ‘down with military rule’ during Seif El-Islam’s memorial
Renowned lawyer’s two children, who were allowed to attend the memorial, were taken back to prison afterwards
NGO condemns assault on journalist by Al-Ahram security
The journalist staged a sit-in in objection to his suspension, but Al-Ahram chairman says he was never hired
Douma suffering from worsening health conditions
Imprisoned political activist and blogger has been refused proper treatment, his brother says
Detainees on hunger strike await renewed detention
Prosecution begins investigation into reports of alleged torture of 70 detainees
Palestinian prisoner freed after hunger strike
Thousands of Palestinians came out to celebrate his return to Issawiya, honking car horns and waving flags of different Palestinian groups, witnesses said.
Former Al-Shaab journalists begin hunger strike
Former employees of the old Al-Shaab newspaper are demanding the government uphold an agreement made under Mubarak’s reign
Palestinian prisoners still face solitary confinement in Israeli prisons
Israel continues solitary confinement of Palestinian prisoners as more attention is directed towards their plight