As world leaders gather at UN, conflict is derailing their promise to end poverty IRC calls for new global framework built around conflict, as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals fall far short of their targets Only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goal targets are on track and IRC report find
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. Two weeks after the 26 August 2026 flash floods along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, the confirmed death toll stands at 1,367, with 5,326 people still unaccounted for. An estimated 352,000 people are affected, including 98,560 women of reproductive age and 5,030 pregnant w...
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. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile, marked by a significant intensification of hostilities in southern Lebanon during the reporting period. Between September 4 and 7, intensified strikes across Nabatieh and other southern areas reportedly killed at least 27 p...
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. Two months after the earthquakes, affected communities continue to face challenges related to housing, access to health services, water and livelihoods. Damage to health facilities, together with shortages of medicines, equipment and health personnel, continues to pressure the ...
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Countries: Chad, Sudan . On August 20, 2026, a vehicle convoy inside Chadian territory (Ennedi-Est) was targeted by Sudanese Armed Forces-linked strikes, prompting Chadian forces to raise defense alerts over sovereignty violations. As of August 30, 2026, some 944,933 new Sudanese...
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. In the Far North, non-state armed groups (NSAGs) continued their attacks, while military operations led to further civilian casualties and displacement. Concurrent cholera and Mpox outbreaks, including 1,529 cholera cases and 41 deaths across eight health districts, are placing...
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. Rapidly escalating hostilities along Yemen’s western coast and southern Taiz frontlines have displaced nearly 94,000 people, a 135 percent increase in displacement since 8 September. The number continues to rise by the hour, with many families experiencing repeated displacement...
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Countries: Djibouti, Yemen . As fighting along the West Coast of Yemen continues, new displacement within Yemen has sharply increased with some people fleeing the country altogether. Since 10 September 2026, Djibouti has faced a growing influx of people, the majority women and ch...
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. Since early June, Tropical Storm Maysak and persistent monsoon rains have caused flooding, flash floods and landslides across Lao PDR. According to the latest Government data, 403,133 people from 81,484 families have been affected across 16 provinces, including 203,857 women. D...
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.1 The significant study will follow frontline workers in the Ebola response over time to assess the effect of the ERVEBO vaccine. The study is integrated into the Ministry of Health-led outbreak response. No vaccine or treatment specifically targeting Bundibugyo virus is immedia...
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MENA (MNN)—This month, members of A3 are meeting with Christian leaders of major Muslim-background believer networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to learn more about how to best provide support to believers in the region. “We want to see God glorified among every u...
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North Korea (MNN) — You may have heard rumors that North Korea’s heavy surveillance and internment of Christians have destroyed the underground church. Floyd Brobbel with the Voice of the Martyrs Canada says those tactics stop traditional gatherings, but the church is far from de...
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North America (MNN) – As Christian youth face pressures on every side, the On Eagles’ Wings Leadership Center helps equip Native young people to change their world. Equipping Students and Solidifying Next Steps The On Eagles’ Wings Leadership Center has been active for only a few...
