UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of people facing famine, according to the Global Report on Food Crises released Wednesday.
The U.N. report said 24 million more people faced an acute lack of food than in 2022, due to the sharp deterioration in food security, especially in the Gaza Strip and Sudan. The number of nations with food crises that are monitored has also been expanded.
Máximo Torero, chief economist for the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization, said 705,000 people in five countries are at Phase 5, the highest level, on a scale of hunger determined by international experts — the highest number since the global report began in 2016 and quadruple the number that year.
Over 80% of those facing imminent famine — 577,000 people — were in Gaza, he said. South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia and Mali each host many thousands also facing catastrophic hunger.
Xavi will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave
Shanghai, Beijing, other cities improve foreigners' payment service
3 U.S. big tech giants face EU inquiry
International hot air balloons festival opens in Gansu
China's envoy in Washington urges U.S. to avoid Thucydides Trap in bilateral ties
Shanghai, Beijing, other cities improve foreigners' payment service
Xiaomi's first electric vehicle put on display, drawing crowds
Artists take part in art competition in Vancouver, Canada
REBECCA ENGLISH: Portrait of cricket
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
IP system evolves as role of AI expands