The World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently calling for more humanitarian support in Rakhine State, where a deadly combination of conflict, blockades, and funding cuts is driving a dramatic rise in hunger and malnutrition. In central Rakhine, the number of families not able to afford to meet basic food needs has reached 57%, up from 33% in December 2024. It is expected that the situation in northern Rakhine is much worse due to active conflict and access issues.

WFP is urgently calling on the international community to step up with increased humanitarian funding, and for authorities on the ground to allow unimpeded humanitarian access. WFP requires USD 30 million to assist 270,000 people in Rakhine for the next six months.

📝More details in the news release.

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