Near East and North Africa
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News
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News
Sudan is facing an unprecedented hunger catastrophe, say UN agency chiefs
27/06/2024
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger
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News
FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across the whole Gaza Strip amidst humanitarian access constraints
26/06/2024
New analysis reveals that almost the entire population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity with 1 in 5 Gazans being on the verge of famine
Publications
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Publications
Yemen: Project Highlights - OSRO/YEM/205/USA
04/2024
The Government of the United States of America contributed USD 1.6 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to improve...
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Publications
Syrian Arab Republic: Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2024
03/2024
Thirteen years of conflict and an enduring economic crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic continue to drive humanitarian needs, disrupt agriculture and...
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Publications
Egypt: Project Highlights - OSRO/EGY/102/CAN
03/2024
The Government of Canada contributed USD 2 174 100 to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to improve the food security and nutrition...
Multimedia
Video
Famine is imminent in Gaza Strip - Interview with Rein Paulsen
19/03/2024
The food security situation in Gaza is catastrophic; famine is imminent in the Northern Governorates and there is a risk of famine across the rest of...
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Photo collection
The Sudan | FAO kicks off an emergency seed distribution campaign across 17 states
18/07/2024
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Video
Support beekeepers to restore honey production in Yemen
19/05/2022
The livelihoods of Yemeni beekeepers have been severely disrupted by ongoing conflict and economic shocks.