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. Situation Report No. 20Earthquakes in Venezuela13 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200
. Food insecurity: Nearly 5.8 million people (52% of the population) are experiencing acute food insecurity, including approximately 1.9 million people in the emergency phase. Mass displacement driven
. El Niño is back. Extreme heat, droughts and floods are once again set to devastate communities across Latin America, Eastern and Southern Africa, Asia and the Pacific. The last El Niño in 2023-24 le
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, South Sudan, Uganda . 9 July 2026 We need to move faster to break the back of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ituri province
. New York, 9 July 2026 Mr. President, Excellencies, Building on the political and security developments outlined by [United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ro
. In May 2026, OCHA conducted a humanitarian access severity monitoring exercise to assess humanitarian actors’ perceptions of access constraints and their ability to conduct operations across Ukraine
. Myanmar remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with more than 16 million people in need as conflict, displacement, protection risks and access constraints intensify urgent needs
. Afghanistan’s Maternal Health Services Struggle to Meet Rising Needs Women and girls remain among the most affected by Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis. In 2026, more than 10.7 million women and gi
. Women and girls remain among the most affected by Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis. In 2026, more than 10.7 million women and girls require humanitarian assistance. Debilitating restrictions on mov
. Highlights Across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Israeli access restrictions, insecurity and funding shortfalls continue to constrain humanitarian operations. In the West Bank, successive movem
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. Situation Report No. 19Earthquakes in Venezuela12 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200
. Executive summary The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, which struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, caused widespread destruction to homes, public infrastructure, he
. HIGHLIGHTS Violence continues to escalate in North Kordofan, taking a heavy toll on civilians and causing extensive damage to critical civilian infrastructure. Explosive ordnance, including unexplod
. HIGHLIGHTS Authorities are appealing for urgent assistance for hundreds of thousands of people, especially in northern regions, who are facing increasing hardship due to ongoing severe drought condi
. Situation Report No. 18Earthquakes in Venezuela11 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,170
. HIGHLIGHTS At least 4,321 deaths and 12,204 injuries due to hostilities recorded by the Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. 732,594 people having returned to their areas of origin, while 430,00
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. Situation Report No. 17Earthquakes in Venezuela10 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,100
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Colombia, Haiti . KEY FIGURES 3.9K people dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 7.1K people displaced due to violence in Haiti’
. This snapshot provides an overview of the private sector humanitarian response to the June 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela. As of 9 July 2026, businesses and private foundations have mobilized *US$ 32
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. HIGHLIGHTS Critical humanitarian situation in Am-Dafock following recent clashes Heavy rains cause human and property damage in Ngaoundaye Rafaï: More than 300 displaced and other vulnerable familie
. May recorded the highest monthly number of civilian casualties since April 2022, underlining a broader surge in civilian harm since the start of 2026, driven by intensified front-line hostilities an
. Situation Report No. 16Earthquakes in Venezuela09 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,100
. CONTEXT Since January 2026, 53 incidents have affected humanitarian workers in the Central African Republic. In June, 17 incidents were reported, compared with six in May, representing an 89 per cen
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. Mozambique continued facing overlapping humanitarian challenges in June 2026, including conflict-related displacement in Cabo Delgado, the impacts of flooding, and growing concerns over drought and
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. HIGHLIGHTS At least 4,319 deaths and 12,203 injuries due to hostilities recorded by the Ministry of Public Health since 2 March. 646,107 people have returned to their areas of origin, while around 5
. Yemen Cash and Markets Working Group and FSAC have jointly developed Framework for Humanitarian Food Assistance (HFA ) and MPCA Programmatic Articulation in Yemen. The framework provides operational
. Situation Report No. 15Earthquakes in Venezuela08 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,100
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. Situation Report No. 14Earthquakes in Venezuela07 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,000
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua . KEY FIGURES 3.5K people dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 6.4K people rescued aft
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. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Tartous Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement and ret
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Rural Damascus Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynami
Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria .
Countries: Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger .
Countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger . The Central Sahel is experiencing one of the most severe and prolonged humanitarian crises, fueled by conflict, violence, recurrent climate shocks, and political
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Quneitra Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement dynami
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Lattakia Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement and re
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Idleb Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, displacement dynamics,
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Homs Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynamics, and op
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Hama Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynamics, and op
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon .
. Summary This Governorate Profile provides an overview of the humanitarian situation in Deir‑ez‑Zor Governorate as of June 2026, highlighting key humanitarian trends, priority needs, return dynamics,
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Key Highlights • Flooding and landslides continue across southeastern Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rainfall, amid heightened risks associated with anticipated strong El Niño conditions. • Preliminary estimate indicates that 1.1 million people are affected. • Th
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. This ad hoc ICCG meeting has been convened to discuss the evolving on-the-ground situation and agree on the next course of action in response to the flash floods and landslides affecting the north-eastern and hilly districts of Bangladesh.
. Description Following Typhoon Maysak, which brought several days of moderate-to-heavy rainfall beginning on 2 July 2026, widespread flooding affected multiple parts of the Lao PDR. The combined effects of flash floods, river flooding, landslides and prolonged inundation caused significant damage t
Middle East (MNN) — Renewed strikes between Iran and the United States continue to place other Middle Eastern states in the crosshairs. Over the weekend, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz to be closed indefinitely. But on Monday, the US said that it plans to reinstate its naval blockade on Iran to
Syria (MNN) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to remove Syria’s “State Sponsor of Terrorism” designation (SST) after diplomatic talks with interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa. Yet a bombing during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus highlights the country’s continu
Countries: Fiji, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), Niue (New Zealand), Palau, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna (France) . HIGHLIGHTS • Since 1 January 2025, 12 dengue outb
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. KEY MESSAGES • Drought remains a key driver of humanitarian conditions in hard-to-reach areas, with key informants in the majority of assessed settlements reporting prolonged rainfall failure as the main recent shock, driving cascading impacts across food security, livelihoods, water access, and p
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Bangladesh Flash Floods and Landslides Situation Report #1 (13 July 2026) provides a comprehensive overview of the humanitarian impact of severe monsoon-induced floods and landslides affecting multiple districts across Bangladesh. Heavy rainfall, upstream runoff, and
. PlayMatters, an education initiative led by IRC in partnership with the LEGO Foundation and a consortium including Plan International, War Child Alliance, Innovations for Poverty Action, and the Behavioural Insights Team, brings Learning through Play (LtP) into refugee-hosting schools across Ethio
. Situation Report No. 20Earthquakes in Venezuela13 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200 aftershocks. Official toll: 4,561 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been
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. Description Impact in 33 camps: Between 5 and 13 July 2026, a total of 518 weather-related incidents were reported, affecting 11,183 households (51,363 people) across the 33 camps. The incident caused damage to 4,656 shelters and displaced 13,038 individuals. To date, 15 fatalities and 22 injuries
. This situation report provides updates on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It outlines planned and ongoing telecommunications activities of the Logistics & Telecommunications Cluster1 (LTC) Telecoms to support the ongoing humanita
Countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa . Description of the EventDate when the trigger was met 25-06-2026 What happened, where and when? The ongoing situation involves the large-scale return of Zimbabwean nationals from South Africa following a sharp escalation of localised violence targeting foreign nat
Countries: Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia .
Countries: Haiti, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States of America . Under the Migrant Protection Working Group, the National Office for Migration (ONM), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Support Group for Repatriates and Refugees (GA
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Countries: World, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitca
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. The July 2026 Accountability to Affected People (AAP) report by the Pacific Humanitarian Team analyzes community and organizational perspectives following Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Maila, which affected 150,000 people across the Western and Choiseul provinces in the Solomon Islands. By comparing
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. SITUATION OVERVIEW Critical supply and funding shortages persisted through June, deepening the humanitarian needs and compounding the suffering of Palestinians largely confined to a shrinking portion of Gaza. Kerem Shalom/ Karam Abu Salam remained the only operational crossing for cargo following
. The Skilled Birth Attendance (SBA) serves as the main framework for evaluating newborn health. By analyzing national and sub-national trends, geographic disparities, system readiness, and survival outcomes through SBA, we gain a comprehensive understanding of both advancements and ongoing challeng
. Highlights Two weeks after two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, official figures report more than 4,490 deaths, 16,740 people injured and 17,907 people left without housing. More than 1,200 aftershocks have been recorded, while damage assessments continue. UNICE
Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Situation Overview: The humanitarian situation in Jonglei State and parts of Upper Nile, Unity and Lakes States remains fragile, fluid, and highly complex, following months of intense conflict that began in late 2025. While relative
. The eleventh Situation Report provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 10 to 12 July. Highlights Between 10 and 12 July, IOM expanded its response in La Guaira through interventions in transitory camps and aff
. FAST FACTS On June 24, two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela consecutively, impacting at least seven states—including the capital city of Caracas and the neighboring city of La Guaira. In response, the government declared a state of emergency. A reported 9.73 million peop
. President, Recent developments in Yemen are a stark reminder that there is no alternative to an inclusive, Yemeni-owned political process. A negotiated political settlement reached through dialogue under UN auspices can provide a durable and sustainable resolution to the conflict. On 3 July 2026,
. Food insecurity: Nearly 5.8 million people (52% of the population) are experiencing acute food insecurity, including approximately 1.9 million people in the emergency phase. Mass displacement driven by violence: More than 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs), further exacerbating vulnera
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Several days of torrential monsoon rains have caused landslides and flooding that have so far killed at least 51 people and affected millions. Islamic Relief aid workers are using boats to reach some of the worst hit communities and they report that in some areas 80%
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