Terrifying UN statement: If aid does not arrive, 200,000 children could starve to death

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) issued a joint statement on the issue. In the statement, it was stated that approximately 1 million children under the age of 5 could be pushed into acute malnutrition before the end of the year due to ongoing conflict, displacement and limited humanitarian aid.

Noting that almost a quarter of Mali’s population struggles with food insecurity, it was noted that 2,500 people, including many children, are at risk of starvation in the Menaka region.

In the statement it was pointed out that at a time when there are many problems in the world, there is no “right to choose who will be rescued”, and it was emphasized that it is of great importance to find a quick solution to the humanitarian crisis in Mali.

“If the necessary aid is not delivered to Mali, 200,000 children could starve to death by the end of 2023.” The warning statement stressed that despite the seriousness of the situation, aid funds to the country are at a very low level. (AA)