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Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened

Aug 31, 2026 · Durrie Bouscaren

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Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
A child is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic in Baidoa, Somalia, where drought and other conditions have sparked concerns about famine.
A child is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic in Baidoa, Somalia, where drought and other conditions have sparked concerns about famine.

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