Bangladesh, April 25 -- A United Nations-backed report released on Friday (24 April) has revealed that nearly two-thirds of people facing severe food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with around one-third located in Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Global Report on Food Crises, compiled with data from the United Nations, the European Union and various humanitarian agencies, identified conflict as the leading cause of acute food insecurity.

It warned that ongoing conflicts and climate-related shocks are likely to maintain or worsen conditions in many regions, painting a "bleak" outlook for 2026.

According to the report, acute food insecurity remains heavily concentrated in Afghanistan, Ba...