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UN Warns of Worsening Hunger Crisis in Eastern DR Congo Amid Rising Famine
The UN warns of a worsening hunger crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where nearly one in three people faces emergency hunger levels amid rising famine.
- The United Nations reported that nearly 20 million people in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are experiencing emergency levels of hunger, nearly doubling since last year.
- Regions like North Kivu and Ituri Province are particularly affected, with the World Food Programme struggling to provide assistance due to severe funding shortages and access issues.
- The crisis has led to a significant increase in the number of internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation.
Why It Matters
This escalating hunger crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo underscores the urgent need for international aid and intervention as millions face the threat of famine, with long-term implications for stability and health in the region.