Food riots erupted in Egypt and Ethiopia. and troops were used in Pakistan and Thailand to protect crops and storage centers. According to the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization. 37 countries are now facing a food security crisis and are at risk of a foodrelated upheaval. In areas of vital concern to U.S. national security. such as Afghanistan. the food crisis threatens hardfought progress we have achieved in peace. stability. and reconciliation. In Darfur. where the refugees and internationally displaced have already suffered under war. famine. and genocide. the international community may be forced to cut food supplies. The United States can serve its national security and humanitarian objectives by fully funding overseas emergency food assistance programs. In March.
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