A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Between 29 April and 4 May, heavy rainfalls devastated Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, causing floods, landslides, and mudslides. This catastrophic event, the worst climate disaster in the state's history, affected 478 out of 496 municipalities. Over 1,00
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An intensifying El Niño could push an additional 49 million people into acute food insecurity in 2027, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). For children and families already facing hunger, poverty, conflict, or displacement, changing weather patterns could deepen a...
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Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon . Cross-border arrivals from Lebanon continued at a relatively steady pace during the reporting period, with no major departure from the gradual movement pattern observed since the 17 April 2026 ceasefire. Between 2 March and 19 October, D...
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On the morning of Oct. 19, the sound of drones filled the air above Sudan’s capital. According to reports, the Rapid Support Forces militia launched an aerial attack on areas of Khartoum under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces. Four people were killed and several others in...
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I’ve always admired Elisabeth and Jim Elliot. Both are true heroes of the faith: Jim, a martyr, and Elisabeth, a woman of undaunted courage. After Jim’s death, Elisabeth took the baton, went to the Waorani, and successfully shared the gospel with the very people who had killed he...
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. FAST FACTS 251,125 people from 41,853 families have been displaced across 10 governorates, an increase of approximately 27% from the last report. Eighteen of 19 International Medical Corps-supported health facilities remain operational across the west coast, despite continuing ...
