UN Warns 45 Million Could Face Famine If Middle East Conflict Continues
Summary
The United Nations warns that 45 million more people could face famine if the Middle East conflict persists through June, exacerbating the global food crisis.
Key Points
- The United Nations warns that if the Middle East conflict continues through June, 45 million additional people could face acute famine.
- Currently, 31.9 million people are suffering from acute food insecurity globally.
- The Middle East war has made the World Food Programme's operations more expensive due to supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs.
- Famine severity is at an unprecedented level due to extreme weather, conflicts, and declarations of famine prior to the Middle East war.
