According to Stefano Savi, UNICEF's representative for Niger, "the current situation is of great concern and adds a heavy burden to an already dire humanitarian landscape."
"At this time, the crisis has affected more than two million children, who are in urgent need of humanitarian aid."
He claimed in the statement dated Saturday that even before the most recent instability, it was anticipated that 1.5 million children under the age of five would be underweight in 2023.
The landlocked Sahel state, which frequently places near the bottom of the UN's Human Development Index, a measure of affluence, is among the most unstable and impoverished nations in the world.
Mohamed Bazoum, the nation's democratically elected president, was overthrown on July 26. This prompted to international censure as well as trade penalties from Niger's neighbors.
UNICEF stated that despite increasing obstacles, it was still providing assistance. It was concerned about the loss of energy because it was necessary to keep basics like immunizations for children cold.
Bring the latest world news everywhere you go! Get the France 24 app now. Concern was also expressed for 21 containers of "life-saving supplies" that were allegedly stranded at the Benin border and the Cotonou port.
With syringes and emergency food, 29 additional containers are currently at sea bound for Niger.
"UNICEF urgently calls on all parties to the crisis to ensure that humanitarian workers and supplies safely reach the most vulnerable children and families where urgently needed," stated Savo.
We also demand that crucial humanitarian programs be protected from the effects of sanctions and budget reductions.
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