About 1.4 million Haitians are ‘one step away from starvation’: UN-WFP
- March 12, 2024
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The interweaving of crises in Haiti has led to 1.4 million people are “one step away from hunger”according to the UN World Food Program (WFP), which has warned
The interweaving of crises in Haiti has led to 1.4 million people are “one step away from hunger”according to the UN World Food Program (WFP), which has warned of depletion of its supplies due to lack of access and the complications that insecurity creates for all types of movements.
Haiti now “one of the worst food crises in the world”– emphasized the head of the UN WFP in Haiti, Jean-Martin Bauer. During the first ten days of March, the agency distributed assistance to almost 300 thousand people, but the sharp deterioration of the situation complicates any forecast, including because The number of internally displaced persons continues to grow and already exceeds 360,000 people..
Displaced people fleeing violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo: Reuters.
Caribbean country awaits supplies international mission aimed at containing armed groups, but the WFP reminded that hunger could hinder any progress in the security sector. “Haiti needs more than just military deployment,” said the organization’s executive director, Cindy McCain.
“Efforts to restore law and order must be accompanied by an equally effective humanitarian response to meet growing needs“He noted this in a message addressed to the international community and added that WFP ‘desperately’ needs funds confront this “forgotten crisis.”
“Our humanitarian operation in Haiti is coming to an end and funds for hot meals will run out in two weeks. “We need donors to step up so we can stem this tide of hunger and stop the slide into chaos,” McCain warned.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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