A secret ceasefire agreement has reportedly been in place between Nigeria's government and Boko Haram since June. This development is linked to the release of 360 kidnapped civilians in northeastern Nigeria that same month. The agreement is also tied to the release of prisoners.
Further details about the agreement and its terms are scarce. Questions have been raised, particularly regarding interactions with groups labeled as terrorists. More information about the situation can be found through reports from independent news sources, such as The New Humanitarian.
. MAP’s medical partner organisation, Al-Awda Health and Community Association, has confirmed that the patient, a 65-year-old man, was attending the centre to receive treatment when an Israeli military quadcopter shot him. Despite efforts by medical staff to treat him, he later d...
. Situation Update Insecurity, restricted access, damage to health infrastructure, attacks on healthcare and persistent resource shortages continue to place considerable strain on Lebanon’s health system and its ability to maintain essential services. Since August 31, two new inc...
. Situation Overview During August, humanitarian needs in Lebanon remained substantial despite a continued decline in overall displacement and further population returns. As of 26 August, IOM DTM recorded 334,353 internally displaced people, a 4% decrease compared with 19 August,...
. Highlights The Gaza Strip Humanitarian partners warned of major gaps ahead of the 2026-2027 winter preparation phase, driven by severe funding shortfalls and continued restrictions on the entry of critical supplies and equipment into the Gaza Strip. UNRWA continues to play a ce...
. This Short Update describes events occurring in Ler Muh Lah Township, Mergui-Tavoy District, in August 2026. On 4 August 2026, at 4:07 pm, the Burma Army from Bleik (Myeik) Town conducted an air strike, dropping six bombs from three aircraft into Aa--- village, T’Hpoh village t...
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The 2019 Book of Common Prayer contains a liturgy of thanksgiving for the birth of a child and one of thanksgiving for the adoption of a child. When our daughter was born in September 2024, we asked our pastor to come to the hospital to pray both these prayers for our new baby. N...
Lebanon (MNN) — Imagine your child in a war zone. Even if you weren’t directly in the line of fire, how would the sights and sounds of conflict affect your little one? In Lebanon, at the height of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, “We've [seen] families fleeing for their live...
Haiti (MNN) – Schools are swinging into gear in many places including Haiti. Rosaline DeHart with For Haiti with Love says that while school began on September 7, many desks in Cap Haitien are empty. Missing the Finances for School DeHart says that with increased gang violence in...
When you think about C. S. Lewis and apologetics, what books come to mind? Most likely Mere Christianity, Miracles, or The Problem of Pain. These frontal attacks on modern skepticism do undoubtedly display the Oxford don’s brilliance as a defender of Christian faith. But it may s...
