An announcement of famine — as has now happened regarding Gaza — is a complicated decision. Here's what must be considered before such a declaration is made.
Famine is declared in Gaza: What does it take to make this pronouncement?
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After weeks of rising concern about hunger in Gaza, a United Nations-backed panel has declared that famine is underway in northern... [7218 chars]