The United Nations has warned that a hunger crisis affecting almost a quarter of Lebanon’s population could worsen without urgent action, with more than one million people facing acute food shortages.
UN officials said the crisis is linked to the country’s prolonged economic collapse, which has left many families unable to afford basic groceries. The agency called for immediate measures to prevent the situation from escalating further.
Lebanon’s food insecurity has been a growing concern for months, as inflation and a devalued currency have made imported staples increasingly unaffordable. The UN’s latest assessment highlights the urgency of addressing the crisis.
International aid organisations are urging governments and donors to step up support, noting that the current situation threatens to push large numbers of citizens into deeper poverty.
While the UN has not detailed specific intervention plans, it stresses that swift, coordinated action is essential to curb the rising hunger levels across the country.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>