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UN warns of acute food insecurity in Haiti; broad humanitarian shortfalls in South Sudan, Gaza and Afghanistan
Summary
UN spokesperson Steph reported WFP and IPC that about 5.8 million Haitians face crisis or worse food insecurity and that multiple UN appeals (including a $1.46 billion plan for South Sudan) are underfunded; the briefing also covered Gaza, Afghanistan and displacement updates.
The United Nations spokesperson, Steph, told reporters that multiple humanitarian crises remain underfunded and that large populations continue to need urgent assistance.
Haiti: Steph cited an updated IPC analysis saying about 5.8 million Haitians — roughly 52% of the population — face crisis or worse food insecurity, and that more than 1.8 million are experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity for March–June. She said the World Food Programme helped 2.7 million people last year but needs about $332 million to maintain operations over the next 12 months. Steph added that…
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