A new United Nations report identifies Haiti as one of six countries facing the highest risk of famine. The analysis from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme warns that a catastrophic hunger emergency could persist through mid-2026, driven by conflict, economic collapse, and limited humanitarian access.
In Haiti, escalating gang violence and political instability have severely disrupted food production and distribution. Nearly half the population, approximately 4.9 million people, is experiencing acute food insecurity. The report states that without urgent intervention, some communities could fall into famine conditions.
The UN agencies call for immediate action to save lives and protect livelihoods, stressing that a delayed response will lead to preventable deaths. They also emphasize the need for long-term investments in agricultural resilience. Other critical hunger hotspots named in the report include Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, and Yemen.
In Haiti, escalating gang violence and political instability have severely disrupted food production and distribution. Nearly half the population, approximately 4.9 million people, is experiencing acute food insecurity. The report states that without urgent intervention, some communities could fall into famine conditions.
The UN agencies call for immediate action to save lives and protect livelihoods, stressing that a delayed response will lead to preventable deaths. They also emphasize the need for long-term investments in agricultural resilience. Other critical hunger hotspots named in the report include Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Mali, and Yemen.
