The conflict in Syria has disrupted food imports, key supply chains and the Syrian government's ability to purchase commodities from abroad.
As the conflict between the Syrian government and opposition forces continues, food insecurity is emerging as an increasingly challenge for the regime, and to international actors seeking to limit the humanitarian impact of the fighting.
In early May, the UN’s World Food Programme said that of Syria’s 23m people, at least 1.5m were in need of food, water and or shelter. The WFP at the time said it aimed to deliver food aid to half a million people in subsequent weeks. However this would still potentially leave hundreds of thousands without humanitarian assistance unless deliveries could be boosted further.
