Lebanon's food security crisis and displacement 'going to have a lasting effect'
Summary
Lebanon is facing a serious food shortage caused by ongoing conflict, damage to farming, market problems, and lack of funding. More than 1.2 million people in Lebanon are suffering from severe hunger, the highest number ever recorded in the country.Key Facts
- Conflict has caused many people in Lebanon to leave their homes and lose their belongings.
- Farming in Lebanon is severely damaged, making the country more dependent on unstable food imports.
- Markets in Lebanon are not working properly, worsening the food crisis.
- There is a lack of money and resources to help solve the food security problem.
- About 1.24 million people in Lebanon are currently facing extreme hunger.
- The crisis is expected to have long-lasting effects on Lebanon’s food supply and population.
- The World Food Programme is involved in addressing the crisis in Lebanon.
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