. Overview Acute food insecurity remains concerning in Madagascar—concentrated in the southern and eastern regions. Around 2.12 million people (7 percent of the analysed population) are classified in IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) between June and September 2026, including over 183,000 peopl
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. According to preliminary information, the two vessels departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late June carrying mostly Rohingya passengers, reportedly including some who had travelled from refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. One boat, believed to have been carrying around 250 people, lost
. The Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) Analysis Report 2026 presents the latest evidence-based assessment of the minimum monthly cost required for a vulnerable household in Bangladesh to meet essential food and non-food needs with dignity. Conducted by the Cash Working Group (CWG), the analysis serv
. Urban Cash Package (UCP) Operational Guidelines (May 2026) The Urban Cash Package (UCP) Operational Guidelines provide a standardized framework for delivering emergency cash assistance to populations affected by urban crises in Bangladesh, particularly fires, earthquakes, and major public health e
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. 75 Years after its adoption, the Refugee Convention faces its most serious test, new IRC report warns With more than 50 million people forced across borders, the treaty has never been more needed – and its proven protections have never been more worth defending New York, NY, July 13, 2026 — The gl
. Según información preliminar, las dos embarcaciones partieron del Estado de Rakhine, en Myanmar, a finales de junio con pasajeros en su mayoría rohinyás, entre quienes, según se indica, había personas que habían viajado desde los campamentos de refugiados de Cox's Bazar, en Bangladesh. Se cree que
. Selon des informations préliminaires, les deux embarcations ont quitté l'État de Rakhine, au Myanmar, fin juin, avec à leur bord des passagers rohingyas en grande majorité, dont certains auraient voyagé depuis des camps de réfugiés à Cox's Bazar, au Bangladesh. Une première embarcation, qui transp
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Conflicts and displacements continue to constrain agricultural production in 2026 Prices of imported rice above year‑earlier values in May 2026 About 2 million people estimated to be severely acute food insecure in 2026 Conflicts and displacements continue to constrain agric
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Lebanon (MNN) — Representatives from Lebanon and Israel met this week at the United States Embassy in Rome. At the end of the two-day gathering, they had agreed on further details about a "pilot zone" process. The timeline for when this pilot zone process would start has not been agreed upon yet. Ho
Indonesia (MNN) — Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy, but Patrick Anthony with Forgotten Missionaries International (FMI) explains how things have taken a turn for the worse. “We’ve heard from our Indonesian believers a consistent story: the economy is bad. They will tell us that it’s ver
Lebanon (MNN) – For many families in southern Lebanon, the war didn't just destroy homes. It dismantled livelihoods. In response to Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks, Israeli troops have been dismantling terrorist enclaves and tunnels in southern Lebanon. More than one million Lebanese people have be
Countries: Philippines, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar . BANGLADESH Since early July, monsoon rainfall has triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Bangladesh. As of 12 July, an estimated 1.11 million people had been affected across 10 districts, including more than 12,900 persons with disabi
. Overview Acute food insecurity remains concerning in Madagascar—concentrated in the southern and eastern regions. Around 2.12 million people (7 percent of the analysed population) are classified in IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) between June and September 2026, including over 183,000 peopl
. On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela, adding a new layer of humanitarian needs to an already fragile context. Two weeks after the earthquakes, official figures reported 4,490 deaths, 16,740 people injured and 17,907 people left without h
. Highlights UNICEF supported Government leadership of the Ebola response through its co-leadership of the RCCE and IPC/WASH pillars, strengthening technical coordination, harmonizing guidance and implementation approaches, and promoting partner alignment across affected health zones. UNICEF and par
. Situation Report No. 22Earthquakes in Venezuela15 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,200 aftershocks. Official toll: 4,829 people dead and 16,740 injured. An additional appeal for US$299 mi
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Countries: Nepal, Switzerland . New initiative backed by Government of Switzerland will expand access to mental health and psychosocial support across three provinces, with a focus on women, children, adolescents and underserved communities KATHMANDU, 15 July 2026 – The Government of Nepal and the U
. CARACAS, 15 de julio de 2026.— UNOPS acaba de concluir una misión en Venezuela para apoyar los esfuerzos de respuesta y recuperación tras el devastador terremoto. Dalila Gonçalves, Directora Regional de UNOPS para América Latina y el Caribe, encabezó la misión. Mantuvo conversaciones con el gobier
. CARACAS, 15 July 2026.— UNOPS has just concluded a mission to Venezuela to support response recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake. Dalila Gonçalves, UNOPS Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, led the mission. She engagedin discussions with the government, private-
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. Executive Summary Background The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a continuation of the aggression that began in 2014, has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Displacement of millions, disrupted healthcare systems and food insecurity have increased the vulnerabili
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. This operational guidance provides practical direction for designing and implementing people-centred, inclusive multi-hazard early warning systems that effectively reach and protect mobile populations, including displaced persons, refugees, migrants in vulnerable situations and other groups affect
Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen . En 2025, 522 587 mouvements migratoires ont été observés aux 9 Points de Suivi des Flux (PSF) de Djibouti, soit une augmentation de 20 pour cent par rapport aux 435 576 mouvements observés en 2024. Cette augmentation des mouvements migrat
Countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Yemen . In 2025, a total of 522,587 migratory movements were recorded across the 9 Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) in Djibouti, representing a 20 per cent increase from the 435,576 movements observed in 2024. The increase in migration movements obs
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. Oxfam staff report that most health centers in Ebola hotspots remain without clean water and sanitation support – leaving dangerous gaps in one of the most important defences against Ebola transmission. Dr. Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam Country Director for Democratic Republic of the Congo, said: “Witho
. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 05-08-2025What happened, where and when? The Ministry of Health officially declared a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa on 17 April 2025, following a significant increase in suspected and confirmed cases, particularly on Upolu Island. As of the t
. This Situation Report provides an overview of the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026 (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5), and their impact on telecommunications. It outlines the activities of the WFP-led Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster (LTC)1 Telecoms Area in supporting emergency
. Over 23 million additional children at risk of poverty as Middle East conflict drives global economic shock – UNICEF Years of progress could be reversed, pushing millions of children deeper into poverty and widening inequality, new analysis finds NEW YORK, 16 July 2026 – Up to 23.4 million additio
. Global Overview: El Niño is present. Flood risk exists in parts of Central Africa, northern and eastern Central Asia, areas of Central America, and parts of Northern South America. Africa Weather Hazards Recent and upcoming heavy rains maintain an elevated flood risk along the Gulf of Guinea coast
Countries: Kenya, Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda . Key Messages Harvest has begun across select bimodal regions of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and parts of the Belg cropping areas of Ethiopia. Pasture and surface water conditions remain generally favorable across m
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