Over 1 billion people live in acute poverty, half are children, many in conflict zones, says UN report

A new U.N. report reveals that over 1 billion people live in acute poverty, with more than half being children. Nearly 40% of these individuals reside in conflict-affected areas. The report highlights that 83% of the impoverished live in rural regions, primarily in South Asia. It identifies five countries—Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Congo, and India—as home to nearly half of the world's poor. The report emphasizes the severe challenges faced by 455 million people living in both poverty and conflict. These individuals experience significantly worse conditions in basic needs compared to those in peaceful areas.