Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Lebanon . Yet for Palestinian children, this so-called ceasefire has become a cruel and deadly illusion. “Since the ceasefire was announced in October 2025, 265 Palestinian children have been killed across Gaza. That is an absurd and devastating figure. Dur
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
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. This report highlights the catastrophic collapse of the water situation in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war of genocide and the unprecedented escalation of health and psychological risks threatening civilian lives. It also examines the grave consequences of military control over more than 60% o
. Household Income Protection Advocacy Note: "When Livelihoods Build Resilience, Income Becomes Protection" Ukraine is a middle-income economy where vulnerability is driven by the cumulative impacts of war rather than structural poverty trends. Traditional indicators often fail to capture the speed
. A virtual Health Cluster meeting was convened to review key public health priorities and emergency preparedness efforts in Bangladesh on 10 June 2026. Participants received a technical briefing on the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, emphasizing
.6 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. In particular, communities based in fragile and conflict-affected regions are among the most exposed, least accountable and least equipped to respond to the drivers and impacts of the climate crisis. Climate-related hazards already
. A virtual Health Cluster meeting with 40 participants reviewed progress of the measles vaccination campaign and coordination support to the government on 19 April 2026. EPI reported strong phased SIA implementation targeting 95% coverage, focusing on high-risk and hard-to-reach areas with mop-up a
. The shipment included medical items for first-aid disaster response, as well as a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect first responders during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. The consignment comprises items donated by the ICRC alongside humani
. Aperçu du choc et contexte Le 9 mai 2026, des affrontements armés ont éclaté dans la localité de Robert, située entre Liancourt et Saint-Marc, à Morne Tapion, causant des pertes humaines, des blessés et d'importants dégâts matériels. Le 27 mai 2026, dans l'après-midi, de nouveaux combats ont touch
. A virtual Health Cluster meeting was held on 2 April 2026 to review the ongoing measles outbreak and strengthen coordinated response efforts, with participation from 68 partner representatives. Government, WHO, UNICEF, IEDCR, and partners highlighted ongoing actions, including enhanced surveillanc
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Countries: Türkiye, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic .
Countries: Türkiye, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic . As Türkiye continues efforts to ensure inclusive access to education, findings from the Back-to-School (BTS) Parents Survey confirm that school exclusion remains a persistent and systemic challenge, particularly for refugee and vulnerable children. Th
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. On 6 March, the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) launched an offensive on Akobo. Almost all of the town’s residents fled across the border to Ethiopia, where they received no humanitarian assistance whatsoever. In mid-April, following further clashes, armed groups with the opposition
. Ukraine Food Security and Livelihoods Cluster | Rural Crisis Appeal: Investment in Survival | May 2026 Executive Summary Rural livestock-dependent households are facing an accelerating livestock depletion crisis driven by prolonged conflict, rising fodder costs, declining profitability of smallhol
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. . Logistics Cluster Key Updates transport services The Logistics Cluster provided an overview of its service delivery. Since the beginning of the year, the Cluster has supported 37 organisations in eastern Ukraine with transport services, delivering to 99 locations and facilitating the movement of
. This outcome note synthesises discussions from a multi‑stakeholder consultation in Nairobi on how Islamic philanthropy (IsP) can be more intentionally mobilised to improve protection, inclusion, and sustainable outcomes for displaced women in East Africa. Why it matters: IsP is a long‑standing, va
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan . WFP, in partnership with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and UNHCR, will deliver the assistance through digital cash transfers via mobile money and agency banking services to the most vulnerable and newly arrived refuge
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . Allen Maina – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 19 June 2026 GENEVA – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned by the accelerating spread of Bundibugyo Ebo
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. First confirmed on May 1, 2026, the outbreak has spread rapidly across 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs). According to the Borno State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (BPHEOC), through the Borno State Ministry of Health, more than 12,000 suspected cases and at least 95 deaths have been re
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Uganda . وحتى تاريخ 17 يونيو، تم الإبلاغ عن 896 حالة إصابة مؤكدة و232 حالة وفاة في 31 منطقة صحية في جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية. كما أكدت أوغندا 19 حالة إصابة وحالتي وفاة. ولم يكن أي من الضحايا من اللاجئين، إلا أن مخاطر انتشار المرض بين الناز
. Forced from their homes by conflict, persecution, violence and human rights violations, they continue to demonstrate extraordinary courage in rebuilding their lives and contributing to the communities that welcome them. As the world's leading humanitarian donor, the EU and its Member States suppor
. KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP strengthened national preparedness for the regional Ebola outbreak risk by supporting coordination efforts within the UN system, as part of the joint coordination pillar alongside RCO, UNICEF, and WHO. WFP advanced national preparedness through an Anticipatory Action learning mi
. Brief Analysis The calls to Radio Ergo’s nationwide feedback platform in the week 11-17 June 2026 reflected continuing mixed conditions of rainfall in some areas, inadequate rain in others, and continued or return to drought in many places. The following summarises the calls by theme. Floods – two
. Somalia is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by consecutive failed rainy seasons, a prolonged Jilaal dry period, and rising fuel prices linked to instability in the Middle East. The impact is severe across Puntland and central and southern regions. While light to moderate rainfall was
. Background: Somalia Humanitarian Supply Chain & Access Overview Somalia is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis due to consecutive failed rainy seasons, a prolonged Jilaal dry period, and rising fuel prices linked to Middle East instability. The impact is severe in Puntland and across centra
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. The EMPHNET Emergency Bulletin, Issue 36 The issue of the EMPHNET Emergency Bulletin highlights two significant emerging infectious disease threats: the ongoing Ebola outbreaks in Africa and the global public health situation of Hantavirus infections. It further explores the epidemiological profil
Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Lebanon . Yet for Palestinian children, this so-called ceasefire has become a cruel and deadly illusion. “Since the ceasefire was announced in October 2025, 265 Palestinian children have been killed across Gaza. That is an absurd and devastating figure. Dur
Growing up in church, I always felt my story of faith was inadequate. I’d hear testimonies of the most extraordinary conversions, but instead of elating me, they left me deflated. While my congregation wasn’t the type to make an extreme spiritual experience a criterion of true faith, it was hard not
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. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT • May 2026 recorded highest civilian casualty figures in four years. The UN HRMMU verified 274 civilians killed and 1,763 injured, highest since April 2022. The escalation in civilian casualties is primarily attributed to the increased use of long-range missiles and drones. • M
Countries: Pakistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of) .
Countries: World, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .2 million people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) fled their homes across borders. In Uganda and Burundi, where we visited refugee camps in November 2025 and again in March 2026, we met Furaha, Maryam, Anastasia and
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