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The joint report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme said conflict and violence were driving acute food insecurity in the majority of the countries identified at risk. The Rome-based agencies listed Haiti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen as the worst, “where populations face an imminent risk of catastrophic hunger”. Also classified as a “very high concern” were Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia and Syria, with Burkina Faso, Chad, Kenya and the situation of the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh also making the list. “We are on the brink of a completely preventable hunger catastrophe that threatens widespread starvation in multiple countries,” said WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain, warning that a failure to act “will only drive further instability, migration, and conflict.” Funding for humanitarian relief was falling “dangerously short”, the report said, pointing to only $10.5 billion received out of a required $29 billion to help those at risk. WFP said that due to funding cuts, it had reduced assistance for refugees and displaced people while suspending school feeding programmes in some countries. FAO warned that efforts to protect agricultural livelihoods were threatened “which are essential for stabilising food production and preventing recurring crises.” Funding was needed for seeds and livestock health service, it said, “before planting seasons begin or new shocks occur.” Tags: famine Food UN {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} 0 Comments · Make a comment ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER International News, Latest News Pope Leo reels off four favourite films November 12, 2025 VATICAN, Holy See (AFP) — Pope Leo XIV has revealed his four favourite films ahead of a special audience with Hollywood celebrities and Oscar-winning ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, Regional Guyana and Suriname to raise US$1 billion for infrastructure projects November 12, 2025 BELÉM, Brazil (CMC) – Guyana and Suriname are among seven Amazon countries that have launched a new initiative aimed mobilising more than US$1 billio... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, Music Green outlines recovery efforts for agriculture sector November 11, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the Agricultural Disaster Recovery Task Force, led by Michael Pryce, which was established a... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Over 700 temporary vector control workers employed — Tufton November 11, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the mosquito population already showing an increase in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, including the dengue-carrying Aede... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Over 5,000kg of food condemned since Melissa hit — Tufton November 11, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed that 5,661 kilogrammes of food have been condemned by public he... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Agriculture sustains $29.5 billion in damage from Hurricane Melissa November 11, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says the sector has suffered some $29.5 billion in losses following th... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Small businesses in Portland struggle after Hurricane Melissa November 11, 2025 PORTLAND, Jamaica — Small business owners across Portland are facing a confluence of setbacks in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. 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