UN struggles to combat hunger in world’s worst combat zones

Name: UN struggles to combat hunger in world’s worst combat zones
Uploaded: 2015-04-20T22:44:42Z
Duration: P451S
Description: Since South Sudan’s creation four years ago, conflict within the country has left millions displaced or dead. Among the living, 2.5 million need food assistance, and the number could grow to 4 million by the end of the year. Judy Woodruff talks to Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World Food Program, about helping South Sudan and the challenges of meeting demand in other combat zones.

Clip: 04/20/2015 | 7m 31s

Since South Sudan’s creation four years ago, conflict within the country has left millions displaced or dead. Among the living, 2.5 million need food assistance, and the number could grow to 4 million by the end of the year. Judy Woodruff talks to Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World Food Program, about helping South Sudan and the challenges of meeting demand in other combat zones.

Aired: 04/20/15

Expired: 04/20/16

Rating: NR

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