Algeria urges ending starvation as war tactic

Algeria urges the United Nations Security Council to take concrete measures to put an end to the use of starvation as a weapon of war, emphasizing that the simultaneous famines in Gaza and Sudan in 2025 demonstrate the danger of using hunger for military purposes. Under the title "Food Under Warfire," Algeria pointed out that 1.4 million people in Gaza are facing severe food insecurity, while 19.5 million Sudanese are experiencing high levels of food insecurity, including 135,000 classified as in a catastrophe phase and 825,000 children suffering from severe malnutrition. Algeria calls for a ceasefire and the facilitation of humanitarian aid, warning that conflicts are hampering relief efforts and causing international funding to deteriorate. It advocates for measures such as early warning mechanisms, rebuilding vital infrastructure, and holding accountable those responsible for attacks on food infrastructure. The statement affirms that starvation cannot be justified as a war strategy and that protecting civilians and infrastructure is essential to ensure lasting peace.

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