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Dozens of people killed and 150 injured in Sudanese Armed Forces' Nyala drone strike
.m. local time, a drone strike by the Sudanese Armed Forces struck a busy market in the west of Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, Sudan, causing complete devastation among the people gathered there. A second strike also hit a civilian neighbourhood. The Médecins Sans Frontières...
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Congo BVD Preparedness 2026 - DREF Operation (MDRCG031)
Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 09-10-2026 What happened, where and when? On 15 May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease caused by the Bu...
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Burundi BVD Ebola preparedness - DREF Operational Update (MDRBI026), 27 October 2026
. Description of the Event Date of event 21-05-2026 What happened, where and when? On 15 May 2026, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (BVD) caused by the Bundibugyo strain in Ituri Province, in the n...
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Lebanon Complex Emergency, Operation update #5 (MDRLB017)
Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic . A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Lebanon entered 2026 facing a protracted and multidimensional crisis shaped by the cumulative effects of the financial and economic collapse that began in 20...
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Yemen, MENA | Population Movement - Emergency Appeal Operational Strategy (MDRYE018)
Countries: Yemen, Djibouti . DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT Hostilities in Yemen in July 2026 intensified further in late August and early September, triggering large-scale population movements and increased humanitarian needs across affected governorates. Families have fled affected a...
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Afghanistan - Flow Monitoring Update (11 - 24 October 2026)
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .
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South Sudan: UN commission calls on General Assembly to take urgent, collective action to secure lasting peace
. The Commission warned that the political settlement established in 2018 to prevent another war is being systematically dismantled, placing civilians and the country’s fragile transition at grave risk. The chair of the Commission, Yasmin Sooka, told the General Assembly that Sou...
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Plateau Christian Leaders Question Military Response to Attacks
Christian leaders representing indigenous youth organizations in Nigeria’s Plateau state have accused security authorities of failing to adequately protect vulnerable communities from armed attacks, calling for investigations into alleged security lapses and the continuation of j...
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Christians Rendered Homeless in Chhattisgarh’s Tribal Belt
In southern Chhattisgarh’s tribal belt, localized community disputes over religious adherence have rapidly escalated into severe civil rights violations and forced displacement, in which Christian families are being forcibly evicted from their homes, with their houses demolished ...
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World: Speech: Do we have the courage to share power, the resolve to invest in women’s leadership, and the political will to turn our commitments into action?
. [As delivered.] I thank you His Excellency Giorgos Gerapetritis, Foreign Minister of Greece, for convening us, and the Greek Presidency for hosting this open debate. It is my honour, today, to present the Secretary-General’s annual report on women, peace and security. But befor...
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UNHCR Haiti Factsheet, July - September 2026
. Highlights In July, UNHCR partner OCNH and the Civil Registry Office in Hinche city signed an agreement to provide free issuance of civil status documents to 400 internally displaced persons, strengthening access to legal identity and reducing documentation-related protection r...
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Hurricane Melissa, one year on: Jamaica Red Cross assists 91,000 people in a record-breaking response while humanitarian needs persist | IFRC
. That support has evolved with people’s needs: from health care and relief items for families in shelters and displaced from their homes, to cash assistance that lets them lead their own recovery. Melissa struck on 28 October 2025 as a Category 5 hurricane, affecting 1.6 million...
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WFP Algeria Country Brief, October 2026
. IN NUMBERS 133,672 rations provided in September 1,959.8 mt food distributed in September USD 179,839 cash transferred in September USD 18.4 M required in the next six months (October 2026 – March 2027) KEY HIGHLIGHTS Delayed funding confirmations and lengthy procurement and sh...
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Sudan: Updated: Rapid Protection Assessment Report - El Obeid
. The report provides an overview of the evolving protection situation in El Obeid, highlighting the deteriorating protection environment, increasing displacement-related vulnerabilities, and persistent gaps in access to essential services and humanitarian assistance. Key finding...
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DR Congo: West and Central Africa: Latest Events at a glance (20–26 October 2026)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Niger . Republic of the CongoFlooding affects nearly 43,000 people in northern Likouala The Government has launched an emergency response to assist nearly 43,000 people affected by severe flooding in Likouala Department, in nort...
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DR Congo: COI Query Response - DRC: Situation of women without a support network in Kinshasa and South Kivu
. 1. Background information Throughout 2025, the security, humanitarian and human rights situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continued to deteriorate. Escalating violence involving the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group linked to the Islamic State, a...
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COI Query Response - Pakistan: Security Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
. Reference period: January 2026 to 5 October 2026 Conflict background and armed actors Recent security trends Impact on civilian population Humanitarian Situation...
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Ukraine: Face à l’intensification des attaques, le HCR appelle à soutenir les Ukrainiens éprouvés par la guerre
. Les attaques contre l’Ukraine sont incessantes : elles surviennent de jour comme de nuit et visent les infrastructures énergétiques essentielles, au risque de provoquer des coupures de courant prolongées, privant des millions de personnes de chauffage et d’électricité et limita...
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Church Obtains Permit After 12 Years
Pastor “Andi” and his wife can finally breathe a sigh of relief; their 12-year struggle to secure a place of worship in Indonesia is finally paying off. Pastor Andi previously faced opposition from locals when attempting to hold services for his congregation of about 30 people. A...
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Pastor Jin’s Release Does Not End China’s Persecution of Christians
The release earlier this year of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after nine months in Chinese detention marked a significant victory for religious freedom advocates, but it has done little to change the circumstances facing Christians who refuse to submit to government control. Eight lead...
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oPt: Call To Action: Ongoing Mass Forced Displacement and Collective Punishment In Hebron
. The Protection Cluster in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) is deeply alarmed by the ongoing large-scale operation by Israeli forces in Hebron in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces have launched operations across Hebron Governorate, imposed extensive movement restric...
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81st Session of the Third Committee of the General Assembly: Statement by Nicholas Koumjian, Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar [EN/MY]
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh . 27 October 2026 Mister Chair, Excellencies, It is an honour to update you on the progress of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. Since I last appeared before you, the situation in Myanmar has further deteriorated with a growing nu...
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World: Count what matters: non-economic losses symposium in the Pacific
. But it must always count.” Hu‘akavameiliku, the Pacific Political Champion for Loss and Damage, delivered this message during his pre-recorded opening remarks to the Pacific Symposium on loss and damage. The symposium was held in Nadi, Fiji from 28-29 September 2026, bringing t...
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World: Rising Military Spending in the Context of Falling Development Assistance
. Global aid gap widens as major donors prioritize higher military spending, new SIPRI research shows (Stockholm, 27 October 2026) There is a widening gap between the official development assistance (ODA) provided by major donor countries and actual development and humanitarian n...
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World: Community Health Programme – Continental Acceleration Plan 2026–2030
. Towards 2 Million Community Health Workers by 2030. Executive Summary This Continental Acceleration Plan translates the African Union’s commitment to 2 million Community Health Workers by 2030 into a costed, differentiated and accountable roadmap for Member States, Africa Union...
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UNICEF Democratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 – Ebola Outbreak (Bundibugyo Virus), 30 September
. HIGHLIGHTS Children continued to bear a disproportionate share of the outbreak. As of 30 September, children accounted for approximately 27 per cent of confirmed cases but nearly 38 per cent of deaths, with children under five representing almost two-thirds of child deaths. In ...
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WFP Cameroon Country Brief, October 2026
. 108,215 people assisted in September 2026 (51% female) 236 mt food distributed in September 2026 USD 354,372 cash transferred in September 2026 (excluding payment to cooperatives supplying schools) USD 29.5M required in the next six months (Oct 2026-Mar 2027) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP...
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Ukraine CWG Technical Working Group, 20 August 2026 [Meeting Minutes]
. Brief background and proposed solutions • Current recommendation: Apply household-level deduplication by attributing the total amount of assistance for the household to the head of household and cross-checking all members through the household mapping function. QuesCon: What is...
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Ukraine CWG Technical Working Group, 9 July 2026 [Meeting Minutes]
. 1. MEAL Package: PDM Guidance & PDM KOBO Brief presentation of the MEAL Workstream outputs:The various components from the MEAL package were briefly outlined, consisting of: • Learning Questions: The learning questions broken down per UCT. • PDM tool and guidances: Updated ...
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Ukraine CWG Technical Working Group, 11 June 2026 [Meeting Minutes]
. 1. Deduplication • Background and purpose The purpose of the TWG meeting was to present the current status of the work of Deduplication System Transition Workstream, and to discuss challenges and possible pathways forward for the deduplication system transition. March – Septemb...
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Somalia: Gender-Based Violence Situation Brief: Quarters 2 & 3, 2026 (April – September 2026)
. Women and girls in Somalia continue to face heightened risks of gender-based violence (GBV) amid conflict, climate shocks, displacement and severe funding shortages. UNFPA’s latest Gender-Based Violence Situation Brief for April–September 2026 highlights the growing protection ...
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World: Age Assessments of Applicants for International Protection - Analysis of case law (2017-2026) October 2026
. Methodology This report presents judgments, decisions, rulings and interim measures issued by national courts of EU+ countries, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and United Nations treaty bodies concerning different aspects of age...
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Raising Awareness and Building Safer Communities in Syria
. As of 24 October 2024, 1,496 EO-related incidents have been reported since December 2024, with 2,581 casualties. While it is estimated that the actual number of incidents is likely higher than officially reported, these figures highlight the urgent need for Humanitarian Mine Ac...
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Philippines: Joint Final Evaluation of “Contributing to Sustainable Peace in the BARMM by Supporting IDP Inclusion and Displacement Resolution Measures" Project (EvO/2026/13)
. The joint project Contributing to Sustainable Peace in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by Supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Inclusion and Displacement Resolution Measures endeavors to significantly contribute to efforts to address the cau...
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Amid escalating conflict and growing displacement, the Yemen Displacement Response Consortium Launches New EU-Funded Humanitarian Action in Yemen
. Amid this new wave of conflict and massive displacement, the Yemen Displacement Response (YDR) Consortium has launched a new humanitarian action that will support over 321,000 people including displaced families and host communities, across 11 governorates in the frame of a 9.5...
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Report by the Director-General : Progress in the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme (EC-114/DG.1) 26 October 2026
. 1. The Director-General is to report on a monthly basis on the progress in the elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons programme, in accordance with the relevant decisions of the OPCW policy-making organs outlined in the Annex hereto. This is the 157th such monthly report, w...
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Regional Refugee Response for the Ukraine Situation - 2022-2026: From Emergency Response to Solutions
Countries: Ukraine, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania . INTRODUCTION Over four and a half years, governments, refugees, host communities, civil society organizations, national actors, donors, UN agencies and international partners wo...
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Q3 2026 At A Glance Report - Lebanon Livelihoods Sector
Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic .
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Nepal on the road to success – unlocking USD 30 millions of climate finance
. In 2025, Nepal embarked on an ambitious journey: accessing two major international climate funds, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the new Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD).1 With the support of the Resilience, Adaptation and Inclusion in Nepal (RAIN) Technical Assi...
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Ethiopia stakeholders chart path forward for stronger hand hygiene systems
. Government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and media representatives gathered in Addis Ababa to review findings from Ethiopia's Hand Hygiene for All (HH4A) Enabling Environment Assessment and identify actions to advance hand hygiene systems acro...
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World: Greenhouse gas levels once again reach record high
. About half of the total CO2 emitted each year remains in the atmosphere and the rest is absorbed by Earth’s land ecosystems and oceans. Globally averaged CO2 concentration (left) and its growth rate (right) from 1984 to 2025. Increases in successive annual means are shown as th...
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South Sudan conducts a full-scale simulation exercise to test Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) readiness
. South Sudan has not reported any BVD case so far. South Sudan is effectively using this time to build her BVD readiness capabilities. In this preparedness and readiness period, South Sudan has set up surveillance systems that have to date detected 71 alerts, verified 23 credibl...
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How Mental Illness Became an Identity
Only twice have I met my cousin Jason, who lives in Florida. This isn’t only because I grew up a time zone away: Jason is profoundly autistic, with little ability to communicate. He’s lived most of his life in a group home with the specialized care he needs—which is a lot, even o...