Acute food insecurity to rise in 22 countries: UN | Video

Rome, May 29 (EFE).- (Camera: EFE/EPA Archive) Some 22 countries will see an increase in acute food insecurity over the next six months, according to an early warning report published on Monday by the United Nations.

In the report, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization identified 18 hotspots with Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen placed at the highest alert level and Haiti, the Sahel (Burkina Faso and Mali) and Sudan elevated to the highest concern levels.

“Business-as-usual pathways are no longer an option in today’s risk landscape if we want to achieve global food security for all, ensuring that no one is left behind,” QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General, said.

ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

Metadata

Date: 29/05/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Social issue » Social issues (general)
Health » Health organisations
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 45 seconds
Reference: 7001268126
Relevance: Normal