. This Humanitarian Update is produced by OCHA Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) on behalf of and in collaboration with UN agencies and humanitarian organisations. It covers the period from 1 to 31 May 2026. Highlights A temporary ceasefire announced on 7 April for an ini
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. This Humanitarian Update is produced by OCHA Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) on behalf of and in collaboration with UN agencies and humanitarian organisations. It covers the period from 1 to 31 May 2026. Highlights A temporary ceasefire announced on 7 April for an ini
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. HIGHLIGHTS Revised Flash Appeal jointly launched by the United Nations and Government of Lebanon on 5 June, calling for US$ 639.9 million to assist 1.4 million people through August 2026. Hostilities continued with airstrikes and six new displacement orders covering 14 localities across the South
Perhaps no moment shapes a relationship more than immediately after someone shares his pain. How you respond can bring great healing or harm; it can alleviate his burden or add to it. In this moment, the sufferer will determine whether you’re a safe person to process with or if he needs to keep wall
Over the past 18 months some of the most violent attacks against persecuted Christians anywhere in the world have taken place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country where more than 100 armed groups—many motivated by Islamist ideals—vie for territory and influence. Dr. David Kasali, found
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Recently, a member of my church told me what affected him most the first time he visited our Sunday service ten years ago. Was it the faithful Bible teaching? Or maybe the friendliness of the people? The way the gospel informs all we do? Nope. “As I looked around, everyone was actually singing. Loud
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Alongside all the other ways Paul encourages Philemon to love, he also adds greetings from Epaphras, a man Philemon would have deeply respected.Watch Now
The Gospel Coalition’s 2026 Women’s Conference is just around the corner. Women of all ages will gather from around the globe to think more deeply about the person and work of Jesus Christ. My family will be there either volunteering or attending. Our excitement is building for the time when thousan
We’re all desperate to know we’re walking in God’s will and fulfilling our calling. Growing up, many of us inherited the false assumption that responsible folks know what they want to do, make a plan, and execute it. Certainty was a sign of maturity. The problem is, life isn’
For Teshome Getachew, following Jesus while living near the Ethiopian-Somali border means walking a path marked by threats, fear, displacement, and uncertainty. Despite the dangers of being a Christian among Somali Muslims, Getachew said the journey is still worth it. “After converting to Christiani
Press Releases Fact Sheets & Bios Photos B-roll--> DRC Ebola Outbreak Response An Ebola outbreak was identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in late May. As cases of Ebola climb, Samaritan’s Purse is responding in Jesus’ Name. The international Christian relief organization deployed a dis
Countries: Haiti, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, World . KEY FIGURES 1.8K people displaced on 29 May due to insecurity in Artibonite, Haiti 20K confirmed measles cases in LAC in 2026, 4x more than the same period in 2025 12.6K people face mobility restrictions due to armed clashes in Chocó,
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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
. Leila Rafei June 5 2026, 10:00am The neighborhood has also faced recurrent displacement orders forcing many residents to flee repeatedly; the latest was issued on June 1, when the Israeli military threatened to carry out strikes on the area. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) t
. Leila Rafei June 4 2026, 4:41pm This will not only be good for the environment but will also strengthen the resilience of our activities and improve the continuity and quality of our medical programs. To help meet this goal, MSF teams have been implementing a wide variety of solutions and initiati
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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. Vision: A humanitarian system that is locally led and globally supported, rooted in communities and driven by greatest need. We will uphold principles, defend humanitarian space, and put protection — especially of women and girls — at the center. By reducing duplication and bureaucracy, ending tur
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . KEY HIGHLIGHTS • The Ebola outbreak is not only a public health crisis but a threat multiplier, deepening food insecurity and humanitarian needs unless access constraints are addressed and assistance is rapidly scale
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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
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