![Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719481923_sudan.jpg)
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718364755_tbdistributefood.jpg)
Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months
An estimated 25.6 million people face critical shortages, including more than nine million people in an emergency situation or worse.
Sun Jun 16 2024
![WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions' WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674497484_TedrosAdhanom.jpg)
WHO says many people in Gaza facing 'famine-like conditions'
According to WHO, there is currently no evidence that those who are most in need are receiving sufficient quantity and quality of food.
Fri Jun 14 2024
![Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700105631_TBdistributefood.jpg)
Sudan at 'imminent risk of famine', UN aid chiefs warn
Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished, according to a statement.
Sat Jun 01 2024
![As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71715058462_SudanChildren.jpg)
As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves
Nearly five million people in the country are close to famine as Sudan's civil war passes the one-year mark.
Sun May 12 2024
![Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51714730672_Ajourbakeryjpg.jpg)
Bakeries bring bread to north Gaza but hunger persists
Restoring Gaza's bakeries and ensuring a regular supply of flour, water and fuel will be crucial to stopping famine from spreading.
Sun May 05 2024
![Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714100210_Ashdodportjpg.jpg)
Northern Gaza still heading toward famine, says deputy WFP chief
World Food Programme is appealing for a greater volume and diversity of aid to be allowed into the enclave.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707451921_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid
Antonio Guterres pushes for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini accused Israel of blocking aid deliveries and seeking to end UNRWA's activities in the enclave.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713338955_Rafahjpg.jpg)
UN says it still faces obstacles in bid to fend off famine in Gaza
A senior UN aid official said aid deliveries within Gaza were facing significant checkpoint delays.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![International Court of Justice orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza International Court of Justice orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711704216_TBICJjpg.jpg)
International Court of Justice orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza
In a landmark ruling, judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have unanimously ordered Israel to take immediate and effective action to guarantee the delivery of basic food supplies to Gaza
Fri Mar 29 2024
![INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710909706_TBstarvingchildre.jpg)
INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms
There are widespread shortages of food, medicines and clean water in Gaza, doctors and aid agencies say.
Sat Mar 23 2024
![INSIGHT - Millions of Sudanese go hungry as war disrupts food supply INSIGHT - Millions of Sudanese go hungry as war disrupts food supply](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709800242_TBSudanesefamily.jpg)
INSIGHT - Millions of Sudanese go hungry as war disrupts food supply
People venturing out from their homes in a desperate search for food at the risk of being hit by artillery shells.
Sat Mar 16 2024
![Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived? Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81709720934_Palestinianchildren.jpg)
Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived?
The United Nations has warned that widespread famine in the Gaza Strip is "almost inevitable" without action.
Sat Mar 09 2024
![One quarter of Gaza's people one step away from famine, UN says One quarter of Gaza's people one step away from famine, UN says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708992350_beachfront.jpg)
One quarter of Gaza's people one step away from famine, UN says
Practically all the 2.3 million people in the Palestinian enclave rely on "woefully inadequate" food aid to survive, according to UN.
Wed Feb 28 2024