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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 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira remains the most affected state
. In these chaotic landscapes, we have witnessed the emergence of a horrific shadow economy, where individuals, predominantly women and girls, are sold into the nightmare of sexual slavery. Thank you for joining us at this pivotal moment to assess progress made since the adoption of Security Council
. The WFP-led Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC) was activated as the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) on 25 May 2023 in response to the conflict crisis in Sudan. This Situation Report provides a monthly update on LTC telecoms activities. Summary Points LTC Telecoms maintained
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. The Asia-Pacific AAP/PSEA Working Group met on 24 June 2026 to discuss regional accountability and protection efforts. Key takeaways include: Regional AAP/PSEA Survey Findings While 81% of respondents have AAP initiatives and 97% have PSEA policies, inter-agency coordination remains inconsistent.
. Since early 2026, Syria has faced compounding humanitarian crises, including renewed hostilities in Aleppo and the north-east, severe flooding along the Euphrates, and a significant influx of over 460,000 people from Lebanon. This turmoil has severely strained public services, leaving 1.2 million
. Drone attacks on El Obeid in North Kordofan have intensified markedly in recent weeks, now occurring on a near-daily basis as part of a sustained campaign to impose siege-like conditions on the city. The strikes have systematically targeted critical infrastructure, including power substations, fue
Venezuela (MNN) — Losses will likely exceed $10 billion following twin earthquakes in Venezuela. (Photo courtesy Keys for Kids Ministries) The June 24 earthquakes damaged more than 800 buildings, according to government statistics. Nearly 200 structures completely collapsed. Yet the full scope of th
Nigeria (MNN) – Across the world Prisoners for Christ operates International Bible Institutes (or IBIs) to help inmates complete a two-year Bible degree. The classes not only help disciple the men participating in the program, but also give them the tools to evangelize their communities while in pri
Middle East/North Africa (MNN) — It's no secret that life on earth is full of conflict, in both public and private spheres. That's not because of the modern day we live in: it's been a fact for all but the first few days of human history. “Most probably, either you are now in a conflict, or entering
. Venezuela is facing a severe humanitarian emergency following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country's central-northern region on 24 June. At least 3,342 people have been killed and 16,470 injured. With tens of thousands of people still unaccounted for, the death toll is expected to incr
. Situation Update On 26 June 2026, the Ministry of Health and Population of the Central African Republic officially declared a cholera outbreak in the health districts of Bimbo and Mbaïki, following laboratory confirmation by the Institut Pasteur in Bangui. As of 1 July 2026, active cholera transmi
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia . Highlights: The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak remains confined to DRC and Uganda, with no confirmed cases repor
. Description Following the heavy rainfall and flooding reported on 30 June 2026 in Bokeo and Phongsaly provinces, the weather system over the South China Sea subsequently developed into Typhoon Maysak. The storm made landfall near Quảng Ninh Province in northern Viet Nam before moving inland toward
. Description The influence of Typhoon Maysak, combined with the southwest monsoon, has resulted in strong winds and heavy rainfall across several parts of Thailand. According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), windstorm and flooding incidents were reported between 1 and
. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist through January 2027 in La Guajira and Chocó,where a combination of weather-related shocks, localized insecurity, and prices rising above general inflation are reducing own production and income. In La Guajira, where recurrent drou
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. Key Messages FEWS NET estimates 8.0-8.99 million people will need food assistance through September. Conflict, displacement, and deteriorating economic conditions – exacerbated by global economic shocks, seasonal flash floods, and emerging drought – are driving severe market disruptions and high f
Countries: Ukraine, Norway . Through Norad, Norway is allocating up to NOK 400 million over four years to three organisations that will help protect civilians and reduce the risks posed by landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive hazards. ‘Landmines and explosive remnants of war constitute a
. This Emergency Appeal, which seeks CHF 19,000,000, is 62.18 per cent funded1. Further funding contributions are needed to enable the Jamaica Red Cross, with the support of the IFRC, to continue to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. A.
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Countries: Sudan, South Sudan . Abyei, 6 July 2026 – The Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Ganesh Kumar Shrestha, has concluded official visits to Sudan and South Sudan, where he met with senior government offici
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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
Countries: Algeria, Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Seneg
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. Led by the World Food Programme (WFP), the Logistics & Telecommunications Sector (LTS) was activated in North-East Nigeria in November 2016 in response to the protection crisis. LTS (telecoms area) Nigeria Situation Reports are issued monthly. All references to ‘LTS’ in this report refer to th
Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Republic of Tanzania . Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs In June 2026, Burundi’s humanitarian situation remained shaped by largescale population movements, public health risks, and climate-related threats. The biometric registrat
. Visibility Public Forecasted Date of Impact 2026-07-07 Report Date 2026-07-07 Numeric Details (People) 17,328 Potentially Affected (RC) People at Highest Risk (Government) Affected Pop Centres (RC) Assisted (RC) Potentially Affected (Government) 150,000 People at Highest Risk (Other) Affected (Gov
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. Description of the Event Date of event 27-06-2026 What happened, where and when? On 27–29 June 2026, heavy and persistent rainfall struck the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Kakheti Regions in Western Georgia, severely impacting Senaki, Chkhorotsku municipalities and Akhmeta municipality in Eastern over t
. DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with preliminary magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. Authorities have reported more than 302 aftershocks since the event, creating a high risk of further structural collapse. The epicentre
. The seventh Situation Report provides an update on the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and summarizes IOM’s ongoing and planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts as of 6 July. The second page of this also includes key funding
The European Union announced new economic assistance and expanded market access for Armenia, signaling deepening ties with the South Caucasus nation as it faces growing economic pressure from Russia. During a visit to Yerevan last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged an a
. La inteligencia artificial (IA) está intensificando estos riesgos para la integridad de nuestro ecosistema de información y socavando la confianza, pero también puede ser parte de la solución si se gestiona adecuadamente. La IA está transformando nuestro mundo y, si se desarrolla con propósito e i
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