Pakistan, June 16 -- ROME - The United Nations has issued a stark warning as hunger deepens across 13 global hotspots, with countries like Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali facing the highest risk of famine. A joint report by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) urges immediate humanitarian action.
The "Hunger Hotspots" report highlights conflict, economic instability, and climate disasters as key drivers behind the worsening food crisis. It forecasts that, without urgent support, several regions could experience famine within the next five months. Insecurity and a lack of funding are already blocking aid from reaching vulnerable communities.
"This report is a red alert," said WFP Executi...