CLEAN : Up to 18 million people in Sahel region to face severe food insecurity in next 3 months: UN

The transcript discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on global hunger, highlighting the severe food insecurity in Africa's Sahel region. It mentions an upcoming press conference by Unitaid and details the reduction of aid and rations due to low funding levels, affecting displaced people and refugees.

What new factor is contributing to the global hunger crisis?

• War in Ukraine

• Climate change

• Economic recession

• Natural disasters

How many people in Africa's Sahel region are projected to face severe food insecurity?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 15 million

• 18 million

What is the expected number of children under five suffering from malnutrition in the Sahel?

• 8 million

• 7.7 million

• 6.5 million

• 5 million

What percentage of rations is being provided in hard-to-reach areas in Burkina Faso?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

Since when has the World Food Programme been providing half rations due to low funding?

• January 2020

• June 2021

• March 2022

• September 2023