Collated by Peter Hulm
April 2026
Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions: up to a 20% cost increase forcing organizations to reroute vessels around Africa, adding weeks to delivery times. Save the Children International faces a 10-day delay and about 25% higher costs delivering supplies, while the International Rescue Committee has $130,000 worth of pharmaceuticals for Sudan stranded in Dubai. The World Food Program warns an additional 45 million people may face acute hunger if tensions persist — (LINK) ground.news: 42 media reports — 5 April 2026 (LINK)
Israeli forces destroy 17 UN peacekeeper cameras in Lebanon main headquarters in the coastal town of Naqura within 24 hours: UN — (LINK) ground.news: 19 media reports — 4 April 2026 (LINK)
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says: Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March, reaching its highest level since September last year — (LINK) ground.news: 63 media reports — 3 April 2026 (LINK)
— Vegetable oil prices increased 5.1% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest level since October 2025.
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