A leading early warning system for food security and famine risks has temporarily halted updates on Afghanistan, Somalia, and Yemen, only to announce its return in September. The network, known for tracking humanitarian crises, has not yet clarified the exact cause behind the pause, leaving analysts and aid groups to speculate about potential disruptions in data collection or reporting. The uncertainty raises concerns over monitoring critical food shortages in regions already facing severe instability. Details on the underlying reasons and the resumption timeline remain unclear.
The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. What's the reason for this back-and-forth?
