WFP acting executive director warned the Middle East crisis is spilling into global food security by pushing up energy and food prices; if it persists about 45 million people could face hunger. He cited rising food and fuel costs and chronic underfunding of humanitarian and development aid; with East Africa entering planting and rainy seasons, fertilizer shortages and higher operating costs could cut output and tighten supplies over the next 6-9 months, and the crisis’ long-term impact on food s

WFP acting executive director warned the Middle East crisis is spilling into global food security by pushing up energy and food prices; if it persists about 45 million people could face hunger. He cited rising food and fuel costs and chronic underfunding of humanitarian and development aid; with East Africa entering planting and rainy seasons, fertilizer shortages and higher operating costs could cut output and tighten supplies over the next 6-9 months, and the crisis’ long-term impact on food security may be more severe.