Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Cumilla, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Sylhet Current situation, 16 July 2026: Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods and landslides in Chattogram Division, the Chattogram Hill Tracts, Cox's Bazar, and
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. The humanitarian situation in North Kordofan continues to deteriorate. Between 1 and 19 July, 21 drone-related incidents were recorded, resulting in civilian casualties, damage to critical infrastructure, and further disruptions to the already limited access to essential services. Access to sexual
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . Key updates: WASH Cluster partners continued delivering life-saving assistance to populations affected by drought, flooding, AWD, displacement, and increasing return movements from Iran and Pakistan. Partners reached 707,701 people with
. Gaza Strip Situation Update Humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip remain dire, with most of the population – 1.9 out of 2.1 million people – displaced and exposed to ongoing health and environmental risks. Access restrictions and operational constraints continue to disrupt humanitarian deliver
. Messages clés • L’épidémie d’Ebola continue à s’étendre dans des zones déjà confrontées à des niveaux élevés d’insécurité alimentaire. • La couverture de l’assistance alimentaire reste insuffisante pour les cas confirmés, leurs familles et les contacts. Malgré les efforts des partenaires, 2.62M (9
. The fourteenth Situation Report provides an update on IOM’s response to the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, covering the period from 17 to 19 July. Highlights Between 17 and 19 July, IOM continued its multisectoral response in transitory camps and affected communities
Members of the Beth-El Tabernacle Church of Christ Alpha Omega Congregation (GBT KAO) in Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, have claimed that various parties obstructed their efforts to build a church building. On July 15, they reported the leader of Leyangan Village in East Ungaran District
Overcome by thirst after working under the sweltering summer heat in Pattoki, Pakistan, a Christian brick kiln worker reached for the closest water cooler and took a sip. Doing so cost him his life. The worker, a 39-year-old man named Sadique, had just finished stacking bricks before he took the dri
. 982,000 people assisted in June 2026 (53% female) 30 mt* food distributed in June 2026 USD 1.4 M1 cash transferred in June 2026 USD 50.8 M required in the next six months (July – Dec 2026) * Preliminary figures KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Population displacement continues to accelerate, with approximately 23
. 161,426 people assisted in June 2026 (54% female) 499.622 mt food distributed in June 2026 USD 0.4 M cash transferred in June 2026 USD 43.9 M required in the next six months (July–December 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Latest IPC analysis indicates that more than 2 million people are likely to face acute
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. South Sudan remains one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises and hunger hotspots. The FAO/WFP Hunger Hotspots report, released on 17 June, identifies South Sudan among the six countries and territories of highest concernglobally due to the scale and severity of acute food insecurity. An
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. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz de KSrelief firman el acuerdo en la sede de KSrelief en Riad. Foto: KSrelief/2026 Riad, Arabia Saudita – 20 de julio de 2026 – La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) y el Centro Rey Salman de Ayuda y Acción Humanitaria (KSrelief) han firmado un acuerdo de 2,
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. L'accord, signé à Riyad par l'Ing. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Baiz, Superviseur général adjoint de KSrelief chargé des opérations et des programmes, et Othman Belbeisi, Directeur régional de l'OIM pour le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique du Nord, vise à soutenir des services EAH essentiels et à améliorer les infra
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STATUS • The outbreak remains concentrated in the DRC, which accounts for 2,181 of 2,201 confirmed cases (99%) and 864 of 866 deaths. Ituri remains the epicentre (1,948 cases), while North Kivu continues to drive secondary transmi
Countries: World, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia . Welcome to our Epidemic Intelligence Weekly Report, your trusted source for real-time updates on priority events of concern on th
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. 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 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 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
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview 1. Bangladesh is a small country of South Asia which has a population of more than 170 million people and an area of 147,450 square kilometers. This means it is one of the most densely populated countries of the world (1,119 person per squa
. 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
. On 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation initiated a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. In response, starting on 9 March 2022, the International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s Data and Analytics Unit began conducting systematic assessments of t
Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan . The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan’s FM provides key insights into cross-border migration trends, returning Afghan nationals to Afghanistan, their profiles, mobility patterns, routes, vulnerabilities, demographics and other social character
. 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
. Between 5 February and 2 July 2026, DTM conducted biometric verification for a total of 110,730 individuals, representing 26,147 households in Bentiu IDP camp. The exercise supported the accurate identification of internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the camp and contributed to maintain
. 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, disasters, and cross border movements. The situation is
. Description Within minutes on the morning of 17 July, flash floods carrying large volumes of water, mud and debris swept across National Highway 32, inundating homes and posing an immediate threat to lives and property. The floods claimed five lives, while three people remain missing beneath mud a
. 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
. 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
. 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
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP purchased 765 metric tons of locally produced rice and 155 metric tons of pulses from smallholder farmer aggregators injecting an estimated USD 815,536 into the local economy. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Sierra Leone’s humanitarian needs remain driven by chronic poverty, economic fra
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