UN agencies report escalating food insecurity in 13 global regions, citing funding shortfalls

United Nations humanitarian organizations, including FAO and WFP, have issued a warning about increasing acute food insecurity in 13 critical areas by November 2026. Countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories are among those at highest risk, with famine concerns persisting in several. This worsening situation is exacerbated by a substantial 59% reduction in emergency food aid funding since 2022.