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Central African Republic: Overview of incidents affecting humanitarian workers (January - May 2026)

. Since January 2026, 36 incidents have affected humanitarian workers in the Central African Republic. In May, nine incidents were reported, compared with six in April, representing a 50 per cent increase, linked to the conflict dynamics in the south-east. Four incidents of criminal nature were repo

Lebanon: Conflict Intensity Snapshot (2 March - 21 June 2026)

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Lebanon: Conflict Intensity Snapshot (2 March - 21 June 2026)

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Myanmar Humanitarian Access Snapshot - May 2026

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Syrian Arab Republic: Overview of humanitarian response (January - April 2026)

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Pakistan: AKFP Disaster Management Monsoon Contingency Plan 2026: El Niño-Driven Weather Challenges

. Purpose To ensure effective preparedness, timely response, and coordinated recovery efforts by Alkhidmat Foundation during the monsoon season 2026, minimizing loss of life, human suffering, and damage to property and livelihoods across vulnerable communities in Pakistan. Scope This plan is applica

WFP Rwanda Country Brief, June 2026

. KEY HIGHLIGHTS In May, WFP reached 178,345 people through the provision of 311 MT of food and USD 507,207 cash-based transfers (CBT). WFP requires a total of USD 13.1 million to sustain its operations for the next six months (June-November 2026), representing 53 percent of the total funding requir

Hope for Syria’s minorities amid regional instability

Middle East (MNN) — Tensions are rising across the Middle East as a shaky ceasefire holds between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, yet Israeli strikes continue in Syria. Samuel of Redemptive Stories says the regional situation is complicated, yet connected. “It's pretty much everyone against Israel,

The growing fears of Bangladeshi believers

Bangladesh (MNN) — A growing sense of fear is taking hold among Christians in Bangladesh. Believers are concerned about increasing persecution at home and rising tensions linked to neighboring India. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs USA says persecution remains a reality for many Christians, e

Cartel members, or gospel recipients? Christian broadcasters share hope in the midst of struggle

Mexico (MNN) — For the team at Radio Encuentro Internacional, prayer and gospel broadcasting are how they engage with deep societal and cultural challenges in Mexico. A report from CSW in May 2026 presents a sobering picture of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Mexico. A combination of pressur

What Is a Christian? One Who Belongs.

My kids weren’t like me, but they do belong to me. When my wife and I adopted our children, they didn’t speak our language, know our rhythms, or do a good job imitating our way of life. But they were ours. We joyfully gave them our name. I became their father. They were then relationally and legally

UNFPA Situation Report: Lebanon Crisis (16 May - 8 June 2026)

. Violence persisted across Lebanon in spite of a ceasefire extension, further worsening an already critical humanitarian situation. Women and girls continue to face heightened protection risks, disrupted health services, and reduced access to safe and dignified support. On 31 May, airstrikes severe

UNFPA Central African Republic Situation Report - May 2026

Countries: Central African Republic, Sudan . The security and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) deteriorated significantly in May 2026 due to an intersection of cross-border epidemiological threats, recurring insecurity, and severe weather events. An outbreak of Ebola in t

UNFPA Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwah Situation Report (1 April - 31 May 2026)

. Five months since Cyclone Ditwah’s landfall in Sri Lanka, the humanitarian situation has shifted markedly. Of the 2.2 million people initially affected, most have returned to normal life, although many continue to recover from significant losses and disrupted livelihoods. Temporary safety centre p

Validating Progress Towards Closing Immunity Gaps in South Sudan - Rapid Convenience Monitoring: Findings and Priority Actions

. Introduction The Big Catch-Up (BCU) initiative was implemented by the Ministry of Health of South Sudan, with support from WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and immunization partners, to identify and vaccinate children who missed routine immunization services and restore population immunity following disruptions

Food security under pressure: How the Middle East crisis is impacting Somalia (June 2026)

. Introduction This report is one in a series of country-level deep dives assessing how the Middle East conflict — and in particular the disruption to global oil markets and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz — affects food security in countries where WFP operates. Somalia is particularly

Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director, Crisis Response Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on Ukraine, 22 June 2026

. As delivered Madam President, Building on the briefing from my colleague [Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) Mohamed Khaled Khiari from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs], let me turn to the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Since we last briefed this Council two weeks ago, civ

World: An Inter-Agency Report of the Global ENSO Analysis Cell: El Niño Status and Humanitarian Outlook

Countries: World, Bangladesh, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Colombia, Cuba, Djibouti, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mars

Transhumance Tracking Tool (TTT) - Transhumance Flow Monitoring: Katsina & Zamfara States, Nigeria - Dashboard #24 (Data collection: May 2026, Publication Date: June 2026)

. This report presents results from the alert tool for the month of May 2026. A network of key informants selected from members of the Community Peace Committees (CPCs) and local government area-based team leads was engaged for data collection. In May 2026, the TTT early warning tool captured 27 ale

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 23 June 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #9 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 23 June 2026, 6AM

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World: Carta abierta para abordar el hambre, la inseguridad alimentaria y la malnutrición

. Hoy en día, el hambre no se debe a la falta de alimentos. El mundo sigue produciendo más que suficiente para alimentar a todos los niños, mujeres y hombres. Sin embargo, millones de personas se están viendo empujadas a una situación de hambre y malnutrición aún más grave debido a los conflictos, l

Presumed Dead, Restored by Grace

Every day, Mumangi Muthiani goes out into his village in Kenya to look for day labor jobs so he can provide for his family. Recently, he nearly lost his life doing so. “That day,” Muthiani recalled, “we were walking back after the fencing job was postponed when men suddenly came out of the bushes an

Lebanon: 2026 Open Letter Calling for a Complete and Accurate List of Perpetrators

Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory . Secretary-General, We are writing regarding your forthcoming annual report on children and armed conflict (CAAC). As you finalize your decisions regarding the annexes listing perpetrators of grave violations against children, we urge you to ensure

World: United Nations High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS opens as UNAIDS urges countries to firmly commit to ending AIDS by 2030

. Decades of progress have delivered what once seemed impossible: millions of lives saved, new HIV infections reduced, and treatment expanded around the world. However, as global leaders gather in New York to adopt a new UN Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS, the last Declaration before the goal of e

Muslim Gunmen Kill 31 Christians in Attacks Across Plateau, Kaduna States

Armed Muslim Tribesmen killed at least 31 people in two separate assaults on rural Christian communities in Plateau and Kaduna states within one week, according to various sources. The deadliest attack occurred late on June 21 in Kawel community, Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area, Pla

Judge says Trump voter screening database is illegal

ASG Khiari calls for concerted diplomatic efforts towards a ceasefire as civilian toll rises in Ukraine and the Russian Federation (22 June 2026)

. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine were hit with dozens of missiles, and hundreds of drones. In Kyiv, five people were reportedly killed, and 30 others, including children, injured. Sites with immeasurable historic and cultural value for Ukr

China’s Embrace of Myanmar Junta Undermines International Pressure

Myanmar’s military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, returned from a high-profile visit to China last week after a tour designed to bolster his legitimacy on the international stage. The visit marked a significant diplomatic victory for the military leader, who has spent years as an international pariah follo

U.S. strike on suspected drug boat kills two

Hindu Prayers Introduced in Chhattisgarh Schools

A recent government order to recite Hindu chants and prayers in public schools in Chhattisgarh, India, has caused an uproar over the violation of fundamental principles of secularism and disregard for indigenous tribal cultures and customs. The Chhattisgarh School Education Department issued a direc

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DOJ illegally subpoenaed Minn. officials’ records, judge says

Evangelicals Divided as Colombia Elects Right-Wing Outsider

When María Margarita Giraldo heard right-wing political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella was poised to win Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, she felt relieved. To Giraldo, a 76-year-old actress from Bogotá, Colombia, who gave her life to Jesus 35 years ago, De la Espriella’s victory represen

Economist Alan Greenspan dead at 100

Lebanon Situation Analysis: 18/5/26 - 24/5/26

. Executive Summary This Lebanon SituationHub report provides comprehensive situational analysis and actionable intelligence for humanitarian decision-makers responding to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon requires coordinated, evidence-based response strategies. T

Scottish man charged for suspected anti-Muslim stabbings

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down after election losses

Sudan SNFI Cluster – 3W Update (January to May 2026)

. The 3W currently reflects partner presence across 18 states, with the highest concentration of partners in North Darfur (19 partners), North Kordofan (8), White Nile (6), and Central Darfur (7). We will be sharing this product monthly to support coordination, inform resource mobilization, and main

As Ebola cases hit 1,000, almost 3 million children and adolescents face rising risks in eastern DR Congo

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .95 million children and adolescents aged 18 and under – representing 54 per cent of the population in 31 affected health zones – are at risk from Ebola itself and the breakdown of essential services in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC