The history of warfare is riddled with cruel tactics, including the deliberate starvation of civilian populations. While many technologies of war have evolved, the strategy of intentionally eliminating basic survival needs remains all too common.
According to the 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, approximately 673 million people experienced hunger in 2024, and nearly 70% of them lived in conflict zones. Is this a coincidence? Not according to human rights experts.
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