Countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the twenty-ninth week of 2026, a total of 18 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including droughts, floods, landslides, storms, and wind-related disasters in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vie
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. 1. Introduction The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS1), implemented by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, provides timely and accurate geospatial information on ongoing and forecasted natural hazards and man-made disasters to support decision making and actions. Its prod
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. Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza, Palestine, remains in solitary confinement after being detained for one and a half years. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is outraged by the treatment of healthcare workers, most of whom are being detained in dire conditions, without j
. Key Messages Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) outcomes are expected in Karo-Peli province between June 2026 and September 2026. Household incomes will be insufficient to purchase basic food commodities at high prices. Households will be forced to limit both the quantities and the number of meals per day and
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. Description of the Event Date of event 30-10-2025What happened, where and when? On 19 October 2025, the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) reported that Tropical Wave No. 40 was moving towards the Caribbean Sea, with potential for cyclonic development. Between 20 and 21 October, the IMN conti
. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOLSummary of revisions to the operation In the Simplified Early Action Protocol for Heatwave, the Albanian Red Cross (ARC) planned the following key interventions: •Multi-purpose cash assistance for 300 vulnerable households (approx. 825 people) to cover increased costs related
. 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
. Content Background Lebanon continues to face significant humanitarian consequences following the escalation of hostilities in March 2026, which triggered widespread displacement, civilian casualties, and further damage to infrastructure and essential services across the country. Despite subsequent
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
. “On 19 July, a UNICEF-contracted warehouse in Bilohorodka was severely damaged following attacks by the Russian Armed Forces, destroying humanitarian supplies for children and families affected by the war in Ukraine. "Assessment of the full impact is ongoing. At the time of the attack, the warehou
. 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
. The deafening silence of the international community is. Palestinian children are constantly living in fear and terror from Israeli forces and the settlers. Unprotected with no means of keeping them safe. This cycle of violence must be stopped." RAMALLAH, 20 July 2026 – More than 1,000 Palestinian
. 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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Countries: World, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Somalia, Sudan . Anticipatory Action in 2025: Forecast to Frontline - Acting Early to Ensure Children Survive, Learn and are Protected highlights Save the Children’s progress in scaling child-centred anticipatory action
. 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
. For pregnant women, the heat is more than uncomfortable — it can be dangerous. Across the city, healthcare providers and community health workers are adapting to meet these growing challenges and help families stay safe during periods of extreme heat. Understanding new health risks Basra, one of I
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
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .
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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
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