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Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says

A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impacting vulnerable regions. Central America and Southern Africa face the most severe increases in food insecurity. Global food markets are strong, but conflict and crop losses…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year

UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

UN warns of global hunger crisis as Mideast war drags on

GENEVA - “Pessimistic” predictions that the Middle East war could push tens of millions more people into acute hunger if drawn out are being proven right, the United Nations said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5

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Predicted global hunger crisis becoming a reality as Mideast war drags on, UN warns

Predictions that the Middle East war could drive tens of millions more people into acute hunger are proving to be accurate, the United Nations said Friday, warning that higher fuel and food costs linked to the conflict are deepening food insecurity far beyond the region.

France 24 · Jun 5

Famine is likely imminent in northern Gaza, hunger experts say

Hunger experts are warning that there's “a strong likelihood” famine is imminent in parts of northern Gaza where Israeli forces are conducting a major offensive

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Haiti's Food Insecurity Crisis Deepens as Gang Wars Escalate

The recent surge in gang wars in Haiti has stopped the United Nations' food agency from reaching over 370,000 people who have been struggling with food insecurity issues since early February.

Latin Times · Feb 16, 2024

UN unable to feed 100,000 Haitians this month amid ‘catastrophic’ conditions

The World Food Programme’s Haiti response is only 16% funded with more than half of the country’s population regularly hungry

The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2023

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Lack of funding forces UN to slash food program in Haiti amid a surge in malnutrition

The U.N.’s World Food Program says it is facing a shortage of funds and won’t be able to help 100,000 people in Haiti this month who urgently need assistance

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

As humanitarians call for greater attention to Haiti, US pushes new approach to aid

State Department officials are consulting with Haitian grassroots organizations, academics and others to see how the United States can help tackle the country’s ongoing gang violence and instability.

Miami Herald · Mar 28, 2023

Aid agencies in Haiti call for 120 million euros to feed starving population

Aid agencies working in Haiti have called for 120 million euros over six months to tackle food shortages affecting nearly five million people.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2023

Haiti faces ‘hunger emergency’ amid escalating gang violence and surging inflation

Acute hunger is affecting 4.9 million Haitians, according to a UN report, which outlines the increased need for humanitarian aid

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Reporter's notebook: Haiti's at a breaking point but few want foreign intervention

The U.S. and other countries put sanctions on Haitian gangsters and a corrupt politician. But as Haiti combats hunger, cholera and gangs, many want Haitian solutions — not a foreign troop deployment.

WEKU · Nov 4, 2022

In Haiti, factories close, school feedings are on hold and hunger is about to get worse

The armed men arrived at the two-story factory in Haiti’s rural Artibonite Valley, wielding AK-47s, followed by a hungry mob of hundreds.

Miami Herald · Oct 10, 2022

Gang violence in Haitian capital cuts off food aid, UN says

The United Nations has been forced to move humanitarian aid and workers across Haiti by air and ship because gang violence has become so bad in the capital Port-au-Prince, an aid official said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 12, 2022

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