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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Global Famine Crisis
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This Senate subcommittee hearing examined the root causes of famine in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. The session focused on identifying immediate, actionable steps for the U.S. government, s, and international partners to prevent mass starvation in these regions.
The hearing serves as a formal record of congressional oversight regarding U.S. humanitarian strategy and potential future funding or policy shifts concerning international aid to four countries currently facing famine conditions.
Who It Affects
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Humanitarian aid organizations
These organizations provide testimony and operational data to influence U.S. foreign policy and funding priorities.
Residents of famine-affected countries
The policy decisions discussed in this hearing directly impact the availability of international aid and resources in their regions.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 18, 2017, by the Senate Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development.
- The primary focus was the humanitarian crisis in four specific countries: Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen.
- The hearing aimed to move beyond status updates to identify specific, immediate actions for governments and NGOs to prevent starvation.
- The record includes testimony from officials representing USAID, the World Food Programme, UNICEF, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mercy Corps, and Refugees International.
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- A report was submitted for the record regarding a Saudi-led coalition blocking a UN aid flight carrying journalists to Yemen.
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Yemen Aid Blockade
The hearing record explicitly includes a Reuters report regarding a Saudi-led coalition blocking UN aid flights, highlighting the intersection of military conflict and humanitarian access.
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