UN warns donor cuts could push 13.7 million into acute hunger

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a warning that cuts in donor funding could lead to 13.7 million people facing acute hunger. This situation threatens to disrupt aid efforts in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.

Currently, global food insecurity affects approximately 319 million individuals. The WFP emphasizes the urgent need for funding to prevent famine-level crises in these regions. Without immediate financial support, the humanitarian situation is expected to deteriorate significantly.

For further context on related issues, recent developments in Afghanistan include ongoing violent clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces, which have been reported for four consecutive days. This situation compounds the challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in the region. For more details, see recent developments.