UN warns of humanitarian crisis as Hormuz disruptions risk agriculture

UN warns of humanitarian crisis as Hormuz disruptions risk agriculture The United Nations is focusing on ensuring shipments of fertilisers can pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with a new task force aimed at preventing what officials warn could become a “massive humanitarian crisis. ” Jorge Moreira da Silva said the initiative will prioritise vessels carrying fertilisers and related raw materials. “Disruptions in maritime trade” through the strait “risk creating ripple effects impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production in the coming months,” da Silva said.