. OVERVIEW Between January–April 2026, humanitarian access in frontline oblasts remained challenging following shifts in the frontline. After frontline movement led to increased shelling, particularly in the east, raions in these areas have seen humanitarian access deteriorate. Access breakdown and
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. In 2025, South Sudan continued to face a complex humanitarian crisis marked by conflict, displacement, disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks and the continued impact of the Sudan crisis. Against this backdrop, the South Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SSHF) remained a critical source of flexible and
. CONTEXT OVERVIEW Insecurity in southern Syria continues to affect areas across Quneitra Governorate and adjacent areas of Dar’a and Rural Damascus Governorates, covering 11 sub-districts in Dar’a (Ash-Shajara, Jasim, Nawa, Tassil), Quneitra (Al-Khashniyyeh, Fiq, Khan Arnaba, Quneitra), and Rural D
. Insecurity Insight has launched a major new report analysing a decade of violence against health care following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2286 in 2016. Drawing on ten years of systematically collected data, Still Under Attack: A Decade of Monitoring Attacks
. Many have already been displaced multiple times and exhausted every resource they have to survive. IRC staff visited southern Lebanon last week to assess and respond to the vast needs there and found communities already at a breaking point. Most shops and businesses in Tyre were closed. In neighbo
Countries: Yemen, Djibouti, Oman, Somalia . IOM’s Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) tracks migrant arrivals to Yemen and migrant departures from Yemen through pre-identified and accessible flow monitoring points located in various governorates in Yemen including Ta’iz, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah and Al Mahar
Countries: South Sudan, Sudan . South Sudan is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis characterised by extensive internal displacement. The underlying causes of these displacement dynamics are varied and include communal clashes, land disputes, insecurity, violence, and disasters. The situati
Countries: Lebanon, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Turkmenistan . Escalation of hostilities across the Middle East and beyond continue to trigger a humanitarian crisis spanning multiple regions in an already fragile context, wit
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Serbia, Sudan, the Republic of North Macedonia . This report provides insights into the profiles, experiences, routes travelled and intentions of migrants transiting through the Western
. Selon les derniers résultats du Cadre Harmonisé, publiés en novembre 2025, environ 332.000 personnes pourraient être en situation d’insécurité alimentaire aiguë de (Phase 3) entre juin et août, en l’absence d’assistance. Le Cadre Harmonisé est l’outil régional de référence utilisé en Afrique de l’
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Building on its consolidated partnership with the Government of Colombia (GoC) and sustained operational capacity, WFP has advanced the implementation of ongoing agreements with GoC while strengthening a nationally aligned response model that combines emergency assistance for conf
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • In March, WFP transitioned from a predominantly migration‑focused response to a nationally aligned strategy prioritizing emergency assistance to conflict‑ and climate‑related shocks, peacebuilding, territorial development, climate action, and community resilience—positioning itsel
. For the week ending on 4 June the national average prices of staple foods edged up slightly compared to its prices on 26 February**,** pre-Middle East crisis. Compared to the week ended on 21 May, wheat flour prices increased slightly (1 percent) due to higher transportation costs, temporary suppl
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Since the December 2025 border conflict and ensuing ceasefire, WFP has supported the Royal Government of Cambodia to maintain essential services for displaced people, with particular focus on keeping school feeding running in affected areas. • Displaced families in Banteay Meanche
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye .
. Key Figures ▪ An estimated 5.54 million IDPs remain displaced in Syria. About 76% living outside IDP sites while 24% are hosted in formal IDP sites. ▪ Between December 2024 and 11th Jun 2026, estimated total of 1,958,968 IDPs returned
. In Bangladesh, as part of Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance (ZCRA), Concern Worldwide is working in the districts of Gaibandha, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram and Jamalpur. The programme works to strengthen resilience of individual communities as overall system strengthening, with a focus on increased fun
. As diseases and pests move more rapidly across borders, countries are facing increasing pressure to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response systems. The stakes are high. Livestock sectors support more than one billion livelihoods and contribute trillions of dollars in economic value each
. In 2025, the operational context for humanitarian action in Syria underwent a profound shift. The mandate for cross-border operations came to an end, bringing SCHF’s role to a close and marking the conclusion of an important chapter in the collective humanitarian response. In 2025, the Fund alloca
. The situation across Jonglei remains fragile and volatile, with localized violence and increasing humanitarian needs. Intercommunal tensions and recurrent cattle raiding, often a key driver of localized violence and retaliation cycles, further compound insecurity, contributing to a highly volatile
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. The statement highlights the urgent need to accelerate progress towards universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services for children across Africa, particularly those in underserved and vulnerable communities. It underscores how persistent gaps in WASH access continue to affect chi
Countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia . Breastfeeding is foundational for both child survival and maternal health. It is the first food system and a child’s first vaccine, offering unparalleled nutrition and immune protection. Importantly, breastfeeding is also climate-smart — a renewable, zero-waste,
Countries: Sudan, Ethiopia . Despite the ongoing conflict that began in April 2023, Sudan continues to host a substantial number of refugees, totaling 868,075 as of May 2026, Ethiopian refugees represent (8%) of this total population. The conflict has also led to internal displacement, with 273,064
Countries: Sudan, South Sudan .
Countries: Sudan, Eritrea . Despite the ongoing conflict that began in April 2023,Sudan continues to host a substantial number of refugees, totaling 868,075 as of May 2026, Eritrean refugees represent (16%) of this total population. The conflict has also led to internal displacement, with 273,064 re
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Countries: World, Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine . En 2025, 5,4 millions de personnes ont échappé à la violence et aux persécutions en fuyant vers d’autres pays. Mais le rapport indique également que les retours s’accélèrent : 14,7
. Dozens of schools and health centres have been damaged, with walls and ceilings collapsing, disrupting learning for thousands of children. In total almost 150,000 people are affected by the earthquake and more than 40,000 have been evacuated from their homes. “The impact goes beyond physical damag
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. OVERVIEW Between January–April 2026, humanitarian access in frontline oblasts remained challenging following shifts in the frontline. After frontline movement led to increased shelling, particularly in the east, raions in these areas have seen humanitarian access deteriorate. Access breakdown and
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. HIGHLIGHTS Insecurity leads to an increase in basic commodity prices in Zemio 850 returnees receive multisectoral assistance in Ouham-Pendé Bria: Humanitarian actors assess urgent needs of CAR returnees from Sudan GENERAL CONTEXT Haut-Mbomou Prefecture – South-East For over a year, the deteriorati
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. The workshop marked the first official gathering since the launch of the Consortium for Alexandria, which aims to support the city’s transition into a more resilient coastal city and strengthen its role as a regional leader in disaster risk reduction and urban resilience. As one of Egypt’s most st
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