Tonga faces shortage of food and water, over 80% of population affected
Christian Fernsby ▼ | January 22, 2022
Tongans are facing a shortage of food and drinking water supplies, while communication remains an acute challenge, Tonga's prime minister said in a statement on Saturday.Article continues below Topics: TONGA ■ What to read next
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