The Global Report on Food Crises for 2023 has revealed a concerning rise in acute hunger affecting nearly 282 million people across 59 countries. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, with 24 million more individuals facing food insecurity.
Gaza emerged as the region with the highest number of people on the brink of famine, with over 80% of those facing imminent starvation residing in the war-torn territory. The report also pointed out that five countries have reached Phase 5, the highest level of hunger on the scale, with Gaza, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali among the most severely impacted.
