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Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

Desperate crowd in Haiti tries to enter shelter for food aid amid severe hunger crisis and aid distribution disruptions.

  • Bilawal Riaz
  • 1 min read

In Haiti, a crowd of desperate people tried to enter a shelter for food aid, highlighting the severe hunger crisis facing the country. With 1.4 million Haitians on the brink of famine and 4 million in need of food assistance, aid organizations are struggling to provide for those affected by gang violence and displacement. Gangs have been disrupting aid distribution routes and blocking ports, exacerbating the situation. The ongoing violence has left thousands homeless and prevented aid groups from operating effectively. With only a fraction of the needed funds secured, the World Food Program warns of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in the country.

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