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A new report from International Christian Concern (ICC), “Freedom of Worship: A False Reality in Vietnam,” examines the current state of religious freedom and Christian persecution under communism in Vietnam. In a country where the government tightly monitors and regulates religious expression, chur
As of May 28, Baptist pastor Yuri Sipko, 74, is considered a terrorist and extremist on Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service. On the website, it reads, “SIPKO, Yury Kirillovich, born on 28 February 1952, Tara, Omsk Oblast, Russia.” Sipko, the former head of the Union of Ev
During the night of June 2, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attacked the village of Mbau, located about 12 miles from Beni City in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), leaving at least 24 Christians dead, according to preliminary reports. Among the victims were a local pastor and his w
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. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Intensified attacks on humanitarian actors limit support to the affected populations, causing mission delays or cancelations. WFP-contracted warehouse was directly hit by a ballistic missile, and a WFP convoy was attacked by a first-person-view (FPV) drone. WFP signed an agreement w
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The outbreak, already the third largest on record, is driven by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists. Effective containment depends on rapid detection, infection prevention, and community trust, and an
. Situation overview The Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD) continues to evolve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with transmission expanding in affected areas of eastern DRC and continued concerns regarding cross-border transmission. Population mob
Countries: Poland, Ukraine . AGENDA Opening remarks CUKR + OZZ certificates: on changes practical dimensions of the changes in law Survey on the Readiness of Refugees Residing in Collective Accommodation to Transition to Independent Living – IOM, Karina Partners updates – challenges from the field A
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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 • Between 1 January and 4 June 2026, a
. As Mihir R. Bhatt notes, “In a world where risks are increasingly known in advance, acting early is no longer an option—it is a responsibility and financial prudence for all those who are fortunate to not be affected.” The All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), with support from the Risk
. Prime Minister, Excellencies, distinguished representatives of Member States, and members of the donor community, colleagues from the United Nations, international and national humanitarian organizations. Thank you for joining us for the launch of the revised and extended humanitarian Flash Appeal
. Data collected by Insecurity Insight shows the devastating and sustained impact of violence on health care in Myanmar since the military coup on 1 February 2021. Between 1 February 2021 and 12 May 2026, Insecurity Insight recorded more than 1,929 incidents of violence against health care - equival
. The four-year project BOOST is a collaboration between AfDB, WFP and partners to help farming communities restore production, reduce post-harvest losses, improve incomes and strengthen linkages to local markets. Launched on 22 May at a ceremony held at AfDB’s East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi
.000 personas, lo que elevó por primera vez en la historia el número de personas desplazadas internas en Puerto Príncipe a más de 300.000. Foto: OIM 2026 Puerto Príncipe/Ginebra, 5 de junio de 2026 – Cerca de 1,5 millones de personas se encuentran actualmente desplazadas en Haití, según el último in
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. Executive summary Area-based coordination and area-based programming have existed for years, but there is no commonly agreed definition or guidance from the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on their use in humanitarian operations. The Global Cluster Coordination Group (GCCG) commissioned thi
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. LOUIS – May 27, 2026 – A new suite of geospatial innovations designed to turn data into actionable intelligence for global food systems was announced today. The Geospatial Innovation for Food Security (GIFS) Challenge has selected three project awardees to develop tools that will aid humanitarian
. VISION DU COORDONNATEUR HUMANITAIRE « Une réponse humanitaire axée sur les communautés, aussi locale que possible, avec des ressources flexibles/adaptées/proches des populations, et des structures de soutien (coordination) renforcées sur le terrain et légères (minimales) à Bangui. » 1. Recommandat
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Countries: World, Afghanistan, Burundi, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Myanmar, Nigeria, Panama, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia . The Start Fund monthly Risk Bulletin reports on new, emerging or deteriorating situations. It is collated by the Start Network Anticipation and Risk Fi
. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 130.8 points in May 2026, down 0.2 percent from its revised April level and 2.9 percent higher than its year-earlier level. "While global food commodity mark
. The neighbourhood has also faced repeated displacement orders – the latest on 1 June, when the Israeli military threatened to carry out strikes on the area – forcing many residents to flee again. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are working to help restore essential services. We are concerned
Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan .
Countries: Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Libya, South Sudan, Uganda .
. The conflict between the central government and non-state armed groups in the South-West and NorthWest regions of Cameroon has intensified since 2016. Since then, both sides have been involved in violent conflict. In addition, attacks on border communities have also led to the displacement of peop
. This Comprehensive Approach Optimizes Planning, Decision-Making, Monitoring, and System Management, Leading to More Efficient Water Service Delivery N. Charleston, S.C. — June 4, 2026 – Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, in partnership with mWater, a leading technology provider of f
. WFP, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, convened a System Approach for Better Results (SABER)–School Feeding workshop in Kabwe District to evaluate existing systems and identify key gaps and priorities for strengthening the programme. In April, coordination and integrated programme del
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