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Hunger
AJE reporting on hunger
A listing of the reports by AlJazeera English on Hunger
COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
Hunger crisis continues in Niger As conference on hunger opens in London, thousands die in the African country, moving from one crisis to the next. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/08/2012811223538823527.html Last Modified: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:45:33 GMT - Opinion
The hunger wars in our future Rising food prices due to drought may again lead to social unrest and violent conflict. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/08/20128974627510416.html Last Modified: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 05:09:44 GMT - Opinion
The Republic Of Hunger Every third malnourished child in the world is from India, so what is the government doing to feed its millions? www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2012/05/201251010473237279.html Last Modified: Fri, 11 May 2012 07:19:24 GMT - 101 East
India's new food plan to target hunger Ambitious new government food plan aims to target 60 per cent of population. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2012/08/20128431810616780.html Last Modified: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 04:09:26 GMT - Central & South Asia
Palestinian hunger strikers' appeal rejected Israel Supreme Court rejects plea by two Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in protest at being held without charge. www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/05/2012571005282712.html Last Modified: Sat, 12 May 2012 07:44:22 GMT - Middle East
Palestinian hunger strike deal 'within reach' Palestinian official tells Al Jazeera deal has been reached in Cairo, but prisoners have yet to review the proposal. www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/05/2012513232959609755.html Last Modified: Mon, 14 May 2012 05:07:21 GMT - Middle East
Palestinian hunger strikers 'in danger' At least six out of 2,000 hunger-striking prisoners in Israeli jails at imminent risk of dying, lawyers say. www.aljazeera.com/video/middleeast/2012/05/20125114118690412.html Last Modified: Sat, 12 May 2012 07:40:19 GMT - Middle East
Foreigners launch hunger strike in UAE jail Foreign businessmen imprisoned in Dubai for bounced cheques refuse food to protest their situation. www.aljazeera.com/video/middleeast/2012/05/201252201259772607.html Last Modified: Wed, 02 May 2012 08:32:47 GMT - Middle East
US farm harvests hope for ending world hunger Farm in Florida says new techniques, including rice 'intensification', could solve food shortages. www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/07/2012715173748645661.html Last Modified: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 06:53:47 GMT - Americas
'Hunger strike a signal to world's oppressed' Khader Adnan recounts his 66-day fast in Israeli jail that has made him a symbol of Palestinian resistance. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/04/20124205447499671.html Last Modified: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:37:23 GMT - Features
Somalia: Hunger and homelessness As displaced Somalis flee conflict and starvation, the crisis in Mogadishu continues to deepen. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/01/20121197574167871.html Last Modified: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:25 GMT - Features
Western hunger for Myanmar's 'cleansed' lands Recent reforms in Myanmar don't address the country's brutal wars against ethnic minorities. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2011/12/20111210133316847517.html Last Modified: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:27:48 GMT - Opinion
Bolivian sex workers on hunger strike Male and female sex workers in El Alto take action after doctors' strike leaves public hospitals they rely on closed. www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/04/201242963235955562.html Last Modified: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:54:05 GMT - Americas
Ukraine's jailed ex-PM on hunger strike Yulia Tymoshenko, serving a seven-year sentence, refuses food to protest against alleged beating by prison guards. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/04/201242416115962678.html Last Modified: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:29:01 GMT - Europe
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Ukraine's Tymoshenko ends hunger strike Doctor says jailed ex-PM to begin 'normal nutrition regime' after 20-day fast amid growing diplomatic crisis. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/05/20125913437887401.html Last Modified: Wed, 09 May 2012 07:46:50 GMT - Europe
Support grows for Palestinian's prison strike Activists start open-ended hunger strike in support of prisoners in Israel fasting against 'worsening jail conditions'. www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/10/2011109125412622383.html Last Modified: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:15:02 GMT - Middle East
Jailed UAE activists begin hunger strike Move aimed at pressuring authorities to release activists unconditionally and halt judicial proceedings against them. www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2011/11/2011111310513045209.html Last Modified: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:03:23 GMT - Middle East
The Root of Hunger A young mother explains why she cannot afford to feed her six children in Guatemala. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/frames/2012/05/2012515135753956120.html Last Modified: Wed, 16 May 2012 02:02:59 GMT - Al Jazeera Frames
Bolivian protesters go on hunger strike Disabled Bolivians demanding government subsidy set up camp in La Paz following clashes outside parliament building. www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/02/20122259831978676.html Last Modified: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:50:46 GMT - Americas
Muslims prepare for Olympic Hunger Games At the start of Ramadan, Muslim athletes face a tough decision of whether to fast while competing at London 2012. www.aljazeera.com/sport/london2012/2012/07/2012720101445922483.html Last Modified: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:01:46 GMT - London 2012
Child hunger: The world's 'greatest shame'? With 2.6 million children dying of malnutrition every year, we ask what it would take to save a starving generation. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/02/201221671423458997.html Last Modified: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT - Inside Story
Feeding global hunger Can the new head of the UN's food agency secure greater commitment from governments to feed one billion hungry people? www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/01/20121483514442758.html Last Modified: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:01:44 GMT - Inside Story
Prioritising a solution to world hunger Whatever the weather, world leaders can make extreme hunger a thing of the past, says writer. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2011/09/201193010350443878.html Last Modified: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:52:56 GMT - Opinion
India pilots vow to continue hunger strike Hundreds of Air India workers pledge to continue protest over allegedly poor pay and conditions. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2012/06/2012630154331815523.html Last Modified: Sat, 30 Jun 2012 08:59:09 GMT - Central & South Asia
Profiteering from hunger? The UN is investigating the possible theft of food supplies meant for Somalia's famine victims. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2011/08/201181791343606172.html Last Modified: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:06:46 GMT - Inside Story
Glencore: Profiteering from hunger and chaos The world's largest commodities trader is issuing a stock sale, and critics say the firm causes spikes in food prices. www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2011/05/20115723149852120.html Last Modified: Mon, 09 May 2011 08:16:41 GMT - Features
Indian activist ends hunger strike Hazare claims victory as parliament expresses cautious support for parts of his anti-corruption plan. www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2011/08/201182844115794502.html Last Modified: Sun, 28 Aug 2011 08:59:56 GMT - Central & South Asia
UN 'disturbed' over Somali hunger crisis Some children fleeing to Ethiopia and Kenya to escape war and drought have died of malnutrition on the way, UN says. www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2011/07/201175175421133730.html Last Modified: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:28:21 GMT - Africa
Khodorkovsky begins hunger strike Russian former oil tycoon takes action as his jail sentence for fraud is extended. www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2010/05/2010518163559351855.html Last Modified: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:22:29 GMT - Europe
Bahrain's struggle for change The daughter of Bahraini activist Abdul Hadi al-Khawaja discusses his hunger strike and the situation in the country. www.aljazeera.com/programmes/frostovertheworld/2012/04/201242814422823874.html Last Modified: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:50:36 GMT - Frost Over the World