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Condemning Hunger as a Weapon of War and Conflict's Impact on Food Security

The U.S. Senate condemns the use of hunger as a weapon of war, including the destruction of food and obstruction of humanitarian aid. It urges the government to prioritize diplomacy to prevent such actions and continue food assistance. This aims to protect civilians from the effects of armed conflicts, ensuring access to basic necessities.
Key points
The U.S. Senate condemns the intentional destruction of crops, food supplies, and water systems, as well as blocking humanitarian access.
The U.S. government is urged to focus on diplomacy to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon and continue providing food aid.
The resolution aims to hold individuals and entities accountable for using hunger as a weapon of war, while protecting humanitarian assistance.
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Additional Information
A resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.
Print number: SRES 669
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-06-09