Barham Salih

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Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 conflict-hit countries

Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 conflict-hit countries

Sudan's 2023 conflict has displaced 9.3 million people and created a major hunger crisis, prompting UN officials to document severe humanitarian gaps in settlements, sexual violence support, and disability aid while Chad demonstrates solidarity by hosting over 900,000 Sudanese refugees despite economic strain.

Sudan's three-year war has displaced over 14 million people, triggering the world's largest displacement crisis.

Conflict-affected nations host two-thirds of the world's hungry population, revealing how warfare devastates food security and exacerbates humanitarian crises across ten countries, underscoring the severe interconnection between violence and malnutrition globally.

Iraq nears government formation breakthrough after presidential appointment.

The UAE has assured the UN and global partners of its resilience. It will continue humanitarian support amid Iranian aggression.

Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 conflict-hit countries, UN warns

Nigeria ranks among ten conflict-affected nations where 266 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2025, nearly doubling 2016 figures and representing two-thirds of global hunger cases, with children severely malnourished and funding declining.

Sudan's war has triggered the world's largest displacement crisis, forcing over 14 million people to flee their homes.

Barham Salih, former Iraqi president, chosen to lead U.N. High Commission for Refugees