Countries: Sudan, Lebanon, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . GROWING RISK OF ATROCITIES AMID ESCALATING CONFLICT IN EL OBEID, SUDAN Intensifying clashes in and around El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, are raising serious concerns over the heightened risk of atrocity crimes against civilian
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
. Through the project, WHO procured and installed 60 dialysis machines, 60 dialysis chairs and six water treatment units, providing 230 000 dialysis sessions, essential medicines and medical supplies. The support sustained lifesaving treatment while strengthening dialysis capacity through long-term
. Mariam’s family was displaced from their village in 2024 as conflict intensified across Darfur. Since then, life has been marked by limited access to food, shelter and health services. When Mariam became pregnant, she and her husband welcomed the news with joy. At the same time, they worried about
Countries: World, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Uzbekistan . This News Brief bears testimony to the brave survivors who speak about sexual violence by state bodies or conflict
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World .
. Funded by the Government of Japan through the TICAD9 Japanese Supplementary Budget (JFY2025), the initiative is part of the broader project “Restoring and Digitizing Health Services in Ethiopia.” During the opening of the training, Dr Haimanot Workneh, Maternal and Child Health Programme Officer,
. The vaccination campaign, implemented from 7 to 10 May 2026, covered Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz regions as well as West Wollega and Kelem Wollega zones of Oromia Region. The intervention followed the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) in South Sudan in March an
. Shortly afterwards, she was assaulted by several men while visiting her grandmother in another section of the site where she was living with her family. A few weeks later, she learned that she was pregnant. The news triggered a family crisis. Fearing for her safety because of pressure from relativ
. For this mother of five, these interventions play an essential role in protecting her family’s health. “Vaccines help keep my children healthy. As soon as they become ill, I take them to the health centre,” she said. Like many nomadic families in Chad, Afia lives in a pastoral community where live
Countries: World, Australia, Brazil, France, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United States of America . Many question how refugee protection works in practice. Views diverge across countries and generations. GENEVA – Public support for refugees remains remarkably resilient despite years of politi
.
.
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
.
![Bangladesh: ICCG Meeting Notes (Date - 10 July 2026) [Meeting minutes]](https://christgiving.com/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Freliefweb.int%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fthumbnail%2Fpublic%2Fpreviews%2F2a%2Fe4%2F2ae477d0-382c-4380-ac4e-f2b49ab2dd92.png)
. 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
.
. 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
![Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 14 July 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]](https://christgiving.com/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Freliefweb.int%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fthumbnail%2Fpublic%2Fpreviews%2F39%2F19%2F3919e533-2f53-410a-b2d3-2d0f85e9beda.png)
.
.
. 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
![World: Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromic dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W27 2026 (Jun 29-Jul 05) [EN/FR]](https://christgiving.com/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Freliefweb.int%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fthumbnail%2Fpublic%2Fpreviews%2Fc0%2Fdc%2Fc0dc34ff-de6c-4f6f-89d7-011042c7e743.png)
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
.
. 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
![Sudan - National Health Cluster Meeting, 8 July 2026 [Meeting Minutes]](https://christgiving.com/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Freliefweb.int%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fthumbnail%2Fpublic%2Fpreviews%2F0a%2F67%2F0a67f7ef-d119-430d-9611-11ead46bd275.png)
.
![Occupied Palestinian Territory Emergency Response: Activity Update #57, 1 - 30 June 2026 [EN/AR]](https://christgiving.com/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Freliefweb.int%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fthumbnail%2Fpublic%2Fpreviews%2Fcd%2F06%2Fcd068ba4-0b93-4a5e-81c6-56fceacf780b.png)
. 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
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.