UN warns global aid at risk as Middle East war spreads
By Olivia Le Poidevin
Published on March 11, 2026.
The United Nations has warned that global aid is at risk due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Aid supplies to Gaza and sub-Saharan Africa are being affected by restrictions on travel and air travel. This could damage our humanitarian supply chains and raise energy costs across the region. There is also concern for the future of aid efforts in both countries.
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