United Nations, May 23 (IANS) Unicef has said that more than 7 million children under five in the Horn of Africa continue to suffer and face unprecedented crises, including displacement, water shortages and insecurity. "The crisis in the Horn has been devastating for children," said Mohamed Fall, Unicef regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa. Across the region, 23 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. On top of nutrition needs, extreme weather, insecurity, and scarcity have also had devastating consequences for women and children, worsening the risk of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse. Thanks to donor support, Unicef was able to provide services for the prevention of malnutrition to over 30 million children and mothers in 2022.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 23, 2023 17:46 UTC