UN Warns of Extreme Hunger in Northeast Nigeria Due to Lack of Funding

The United Nations has raised a major alarm over a growing hunger crisis in North-East Nigeria, stating that millions of people are facing starvation because international aid is drying up. According to the UN’s humanitarian office, a sharp drop in funding has forced aid agencies to cut back on food distributions and medical supplies in states like Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe.

This funding gap comes at a time when many families are already struggling with high food prices and the long-term effects of the insurgency. The UN reported that without urgent financial support from the international community, nearly 4 million people could face "emergency levels" of food insecurity. This means many families may go days without a single meal, with children being the most at risk of severe malnutrition.

Humanitarian workers on the ground say they are being forced to make difficult choices about who gets food and who doesn't. They warned that if the situation is not addressed immediately, the progress made over the years in stabilizing the region could be lost, leading to a fresh wave of displacement and suffering. The UN is now calling on global donors to fulfill their promises so that life-saving aid can reach those who need it most.

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