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April 13, 2022

Oxfam Warns 260 Million Could Be Pushed into Extreme Poverty This Year
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In global economic news, Oxfam is warning over 260 million people could
be pushed into extreme poverty by the end of the year due to the
pandemic and rising energy and food costs. Oxfam International said,
"Without immediate radical action, we could be witnessing the most
profound collapse of humanity into extreme poverty and suffering in
memory."


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