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. This handbook provides a disaster management (DM) profile of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as a resource for civilian and military personnel who are either planning a disaster response
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. GENEVA/KINSHASA - Thank you, and good morning. Let me start with the bigger picture. Ebola is spreading in eastern DRC in the middle of one of the world’s largest hunger crises. Across the country, 26.5 million people — almost one in four Congolese — do not have enough food. More than 3.6 million
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Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan . Executive summary Afghanistan is facing multiple overlapping shocks. Large-scale returns are straining labour markets, border closures with Pakistan have disrupted trade routes, and the Middle East crisis has pushed up fuel, food and fertilizer prices for an alread
. Poor roads, long distances, heavy rains and coordination gaps can all delay deliveries. When stock does not arrive on time, pregnant women, new mothers, children under five and other vulnerable groups are often the most affected. Through the Saving Lives Phase III (SLiSL-3) programme, partners wor
. So far, 8 Member States - Czechia, Spain, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands - are sending assistance through the EU civil protection mechanism. President Ursula von der Leyen said: 'We stand with the people of Venezuela at this time of great tragedy and catastrophe.
. The second round of WFP Myanmar’s Rapid Food Security Monitoring conducted data collection covering 8,200 households across 13 states and regions between mid-February and March 2026. Using the CARI composite classification (ECMEN excluding assistance), 21% of households are food insecure (2.6% sev
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The great playwrights and poets often used drama to express aspects of the human experience not easily articulated. We see this in Shakespeare’s tales of unrequited love, Maya Angelou’s caged bird metaphor, and Curtis Mayfield’s interpretation of the ghetto child’s cry. When done well, drama beautif
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Michael J. Rhodes, Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters (Baker Academic, 2026) Reimagining Biblical Politics is a brisk but thorough exegesis of scriptural passages in which God’s pe
. KEY MESSAGES • Food basket costs increased by 1percent week-on-week, averaging SSP120,734per person per month. Upper Nile saw an 11percent increase, driven by a sharp rise in sorghum pricesin Renk. • The South Sudanese Pound traded at an average of SSP6,400 per USD across parallel markets. While s
. The Government’s response is still focused on search-and-rescue operations, emergency medical care and damage assessment. UNHCR is ready to support the response, with UN partners, and is mobilizing assistance and triaging available emergency supplies to meet emerging needs. The quakes, measuring 7
. Money raised will support the Venezuelan Red Cross in assisting 300,000 people seriously hit. The initial focus will be on La Guaira and Greater Caracas, where the destruction is most severe. "These quakes have been devastating for the people of Venezuela," said Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General
. Executive summary The Agency in brief The European Union Agency for Asylum (the EUAA or the Agency) supports Member States in applying the set of European Union (EU) laws governing asylum, international protection and reception conditions, known as the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). It is m
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. HIGHLIGHTS: • A total of 76 confirmed dengue fever cases since the last report; including 1 new cases. • Age group, gender, and island distribution remain unchanged, with the majority of cases reported among age group 15 – 19 years, predominantly male, and highest in Tongatapu Island. • No dengue
. Key Highlights: 23 cumulative confirmed cases reported to date (EW25), with 6 new cases in the last reporting week. Case numbers remain above alert threshold, indicating ongoing transmission No deaths reported; 1 hospitalization in the latest week Serotype still pending confirmation. Cases are geo
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. Key Highlights: 23 cumulative confirmed cases reported to date (EW25), with 6 new cases in the last reporting week. Case numbers remain above alert threshold, indicating ongoing transmission No deaths reported; 1 hospitalization in the latest week Serotype still pending confirmation. Cases are geo
Countries: Italy, World .
. This handbook provides a disaster management (DM) profile of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as a resource for civilian and military personnel who are either planning a disaster response operation in support of RMI or developing DM engagements with the RMI government or community stakeh
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. Background and Context: Somalia’s food security and nutrition situation has deteriorated sharply. Six million people, representing 31 per cent of the analysed population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Phase 3 or above, between
. In the new school year, WFP will continue supporting primary schools in eight frontline regions and expand the programme to 90 kindergartens in Chernihiv oblast, reaching an additional 4,000 children. The WFP programme helps to advance the School Nutrition Reform efforts initiated by First Lady Ol
Countries: World, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic . The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System and stands as the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM’s primary data collection
Countries: World, Libya, Mozambique, Syrian Arab Republic . The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System and stands as the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is IOM’s primary data collect
Countries: Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
Countries: Rwanda, Afghanistan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Sudan .
Countries: Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo .
Countries: Rwanda, Burundi .
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste . 18 March 2026 This brief presents five country-specific analyses where the effects of the Iran cr
Countries: World, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam . 2 April 2026 This brief presents an overview on the impacts of the Middle East Crisis on fertilizer and food security in Asia and highlights upcoming fertiliz
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the third week of June, the Afghani exchange rate remained almost stable at AFN 64.3/USD. Despite the recent depreciation, the Afghani remains stronger than both last year (8%) and the three-year average (15%), continuing to help moderate i
Countries: Bangladesh, Iran (Islamic Republic of) . Key highlights • General inflation in May hit a 16-month high, while non-food inflation reached its highest in 21 months. • Prices of edible oils, lentils, onions, eggs increased in the retail markets. • Octane, petrol and kerosene prices increased
. HORN OF AFRICA Dryness After a favorable onset, rainfall weakened during April and May, reducing seasonal performance across parts of Somalia, southeastern Ethiopia, and eastern Kenya. Somalia remains the primary area of concern, as below-average Gu rainfall raises the risk of a second consecutive
. Myanmar has been in crisis since 1 February 2021, when the military (Tatmadaw) overthrew the democratically elected government. This coup sparked widespread protests and armed resistance, leading to a severe political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. The military regime, known as the State Admi
. The Occupied Palestinian Territory is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with both Gaza and the West Bank experiencing unprecedented levels of violence and deprivation. In Gaza, following the collapse of a brief pause in hostilities in March 2025, Israeli forces resumed intensive bombardment whi
. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began in October 2023 and spiked in September 2024, entered a new phase in early 2026. Although a November 2024 ceasefire was put in place, persistent daily violations and Israel's continued occupation of five positions in southern Lebanon blocked r
. Sudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, enters its fourth year in 2026. The conflict has triggered widespread civilian suffering, economic
. At this difficult moment, the European Union expresses its solidarity with the people of Venezuela and with all those engaged in rescue and relief operations. These earthquakes come at a time when millions of Venezuelans continue to face significant humanitarian needs. The European Union is in con
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