Zimbabwe ban on aid groups puts millions at risk of hunger, UN humanitarian chief says

Millions are at risk of hunger in Zimbabwe if the government fails to lift its ban on aid agencies, the U.N. humanitarian chief warned Tuesday.

John Holmes, U.N. undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs, said he was very concerned about 2 million to 4 million Zimbabweans who have become increasingly dependent on food aid from the United Nations and other agencies.

"There will be a significant period to October ... where they are going to need a lot of food assistance," he told reporters.

"We expect a poor harvest again in Zimbabwe," Holmes said, referring to the crop of winter wheat due in the coming months.

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