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oPt: Children killed and missing in Gaza building collapse as rescue efforts hampered by lack of machinery
. At least eight children were reported killed early today, and dozens more are among 100 people missing following the collapse of a six or seven story building damaged by an earlier Israeli strike in Gaza City. As rescuers comb through the rubble, some digging with their bare ha...
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Mpox in Guinea-Bissau: community transmission remains active as surveillance is strengthened
. Health teams are intensifying active case finding and contact monitoring, with technical support from the World Health Organization. Two months into the outbreak The first mpox case in Guinea-Bissau was notified on 26 June 2026. The diagnosis was confirmed by the national publi...
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oPt: Concern’s successful Cook for Gaza fundraising campaign returns for second year | Concern Worldwide
. “While the intensity of violence has subsided, people in Gaza are having to cope with destroyed homes, infrastructure and livelihoods, a lack of access to water and sanitation, and restricted ability to buy or grow food,” said Concern’s Humanitarian adviser, Catriona Pender. “T...
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UNHCR Norway Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Norway, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, World . International refugee protection: Norway has a strong national asylum and integration system and has made commendable contributions to international refugee protection globally. Contributo...
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UNHCR Moldova Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Moldova, Bangladesh, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine . Moldova continues to host one of Europe’s most vulnerable Ukrainian refugee populations, with one-third unable to afford essentials and over 80 per cent of households headed by women, older persons, or careg...
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UNHCR Kingdom of the Netherlands Fact Sheet - February 2026
Countries: Netherlands, Eritrea, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine, World, Yemen . In August 2025, NSC pulled out of the government coalition, a few months after PVV withdrew in June of the same year. NSC cited differences in the approach to Israel, while PVV cited concerns ...
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UNHCR Poland Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Poland, Belarus, Russian Federation, Ukraine, World . Over one million refugees from Ukraine are currently present in Poland, the majority women and children. This represents some 2.5 per cent of the total population of Poland. UNHCR coordinates the response of 58 orga...
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UNHCR - South Sudan - Akobo Update as of 21 August 2026
. ANALYSIS & TRENDS Conflicts across Jonglei and Upper Nile have internally displaced more than 323,000 people since 2025. The latest escalation in Akobo has led to large-scale population movements, with more than 100,000 people fleeing from Akobo and surrounding areas into E...
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Somalia: Multi-hazard Displacement Projections — Q4 (October - December 2026)
. The October to December (OND) "Deyr" 2026 seasonal outlook indicates a high probability (>90%) of above-normal rainfall, with parts of central and southern Somalia likely to receive more than 400 mm of rainfall (ICPAC, 2026). While this signals an elevated flood risk, locali...
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DR Congo: MSF DRC: Ebola teams warn of serious risk as outbreak spreads to new areas
. While some indicators, such as declining patients' admissions and slower transmission, may suggest the outbreak is easing, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) teams are observing a worrying trend: cases are emerging and spreading into new, underprepared are...
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UNHCR Switzerland Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Switzerland, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Ukraine, World . Close to 25,800 asylum applications were registered in Switzerland in 2025, down from 27,700 in 2024. UNHCR is engaged in the development of a new Asylum Strategy 2027. UNHCR works with authorities and NGOs to further...
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Protecting Education from El Niño: A Call for Anticipatory Action and Response in Mozambique (2026-2027)
. Mozambique is entering a critical climate risk period as El Niño intensifies ahead of the 2026-27 rainy season. INAM has confirmed that El Niño is active and forecasts a 63% probability of a very strong event between November 2026 and January 2027, potentially making it one of ...
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UNHCR Lithuania Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Lithuania, Belarus, Russian Federation, Somalia, Ukraine . Refugees from Ukraine: Lithuania generously hosts 52,500 refugees from Ukraine on temporary protection. Temporary protection in Lithuania is extended untill 4 March 2027. Refugee Response Plan (RRP): Lithuania ...
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Sudanese Women Advisory Group Statement on Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Kordofan Region and its Impact on Women and Girls [EN/AR]
. Kordofan, September 15, 2026 The Women Advisory Group for Humanitarian Work in Sudan is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Kordofan region and the catastrophic effects on women and girls in North, West, and South Kordofan. The ongoing...
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Syria advances towards a national multi-hazard early warning system
. Organized by the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management in Damascus in partnership with UNDRR, the National Multi-Sectoral Early Warning System Gap Analysis Workshop is supporting national efforts to review progress across the four pillars of the Early Warnings for All (...
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Côte d'Ivoire's online flood-risk platform sets out the cost of inaction
.44bn savings over 30 years from Scenario 5, extended nationwide Lack of data often hampers efforts to persuade key decision-makers that preventing disasters is cheaper than fixing the havoc they wreak. It can be hard to justify investing limited budget resources in prevention wh...
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Afghanistan: EMR Polio Bulletin - Issue No. 1458, Week 36 (ending on 13/09/2026)
Countries: Afghanistan, Djibouti, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen .
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Ukraine war situation update | 29 August – 4 September 2026
. 1,871 conflict events 3% increase compared to last week 199 incidents of violence targeting civilians 3% decrease compared to last week At least 73 civilians killed by targeted violence 37% decrease compared to last week 1,181 air- and drone strikes 2% increase compared to last...
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UNHCR Bosnia and Herzegovina Fact Sheet - February 2026
Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine, World . UNHCR's engagement in BiH focuses on protecting the rights of forcibly displaced and stateless people, and empowering them to build a better future. UNHCR prioritizes sustainabl...
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UNHCR Montenegro Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Montenegro, Cuba, Russian Federation, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, World . Since March 2022, Montenegro has granted temporary protection (TP) to Ukrainians fleeing the war and hosts one of the largest refugee communities relative to its population in Europe. UNHCR support...
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UNHCR Germany Fact Sheet February 2026
Countries: Germany, Afghanistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine, World . Germany has a long tradition in refugee protection and ranks among the largest refugee hosting countries globally. Germany maintains a functioning protection system for forcibly displaced and statele...
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UNHCR Belgium Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Belgium, Afghanistan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine . According to the Immigration Office, Belgium has received 34,439 applications for international protection in 2025, a 13 per cent decrease compared to 2024. The total recognition rate...
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UNHCR Slovenia Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Slovenia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, World . Slovenia continues to offer a generally welcoming environment for forcibly displaced individuals, ensuring access to territory, protection, social services, and employment, in line with its...
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UNHCR Ireland Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Ireland, Afghanistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, World . Arrivals: a total of 13,162 people applied for international protection in Ireland in 2025, representing a decrease of nearly 30 per cent compared with 2024. In addition, Ireland welcomed 290 Syrian refugees ...
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UNHCR Iceland Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Iceland, Nigeria, occupied Palestinian territory, Ukraine, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World . Contributions to international protection: Iceland maintains a favourable protection environment for forcibly displaced and stateless people and continues to explore ...
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Georgia Fact Sheet, February 2026
Countries: Georgia, India, Türkiye, Ukraine . UNHCR assists forcibly displaced and stateless people, including refugees from Ukraine, and works with the government and partners on international protection, statelessness and internal displacement. UNHCR coordinates the Ukraine ref...
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World: We can adapt to anything, but not to war - Delivering for people in conflict settings: Reflections on an evolving humanitarian landscape
Countries: World, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Ukraine . From the DRC to South Sudan to Ukraine, communities share stories of living through crisis: losing loved ones, fleeing to find refuge, suffering under daily bombardments, surviving without even the most ba...
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IOM Nepal Flood Response - Situation Report #5 | 15 September 2026
. SITUATION OVERVIEW The 26 August flash floods in central Nepal have caused significant loss of life, displacement and widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and essential services. Government-led search and rescue operations are on their twelfth day, while access constraint...
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A Route-Based Snapshot: Data & Trends for Refugees from Myanmar, as of end-August 2026
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand . The humanitarian crisis in Myanmar remains one of the world’s most complex and protracted, marked by repeated waves of displacement and limited prospects for durable solutions. Escalating conflict a...
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World: Quarterly Overview of Asylum Case Law
. 1. Court of Justice of the European Union Four judgments which are relevant to international protection were pronounced by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) in the last quarter. In addition, six referrals to the CJEU for a preliminary ruling were made by courts in Belgium, ...
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Why I'm a Professional ‘Third Wheel’
It’s five o’clock rush hour on Wednesday afternoon, and I’m trying to think happy thoughts on my weekly one-and-a-half-hour drudge through Nashville to visit my friends Chase and Paige. The drive itself is easily my least favorite part of the week, but as I arrive and see their 3...
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How ‘Harm Reduction’ Harms the Homeless
For many years, it was widely accepted that the way to help people addicted to drugs was to support them through detoxing: Get the substance out of their system to give them a shot at life without it. More recently, however, the doctrine of “harm reduction” has partially supplant...
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When Lack of Accountability Leads to the ‘Death of the Pastor’s Wife’
“The church has died. The church has closed down,” said lawyer Russell Long. Long was representing John-Paul “JP” Miller, pastor of the nondenominational Solid Rock Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The church’s closure was due to external pressure, Long claimed. For months...
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Jonah and the People God Pitied
Why does God rescue rebels? John Piper shows from Jonah 4:1–11 how mercy received becomes mercy shown.Watch Now
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Christ Delights in Work Well Done
“What do you like about the kind of work you do?” I asked a fellow dad as we watched our sons during their basketball practice. It wasn’t an unusual question for me to ask, as I’m naturally curious about people’s careers and work environments. His answer, however, surprised me: “...
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First Public Report on the political dialogue series held in Amman from 2 to 23 October 2024 to advance Yemen’s peace process
. These meetings, held in Amman, Jordan, have so far included discussions with representatives of the Rashad Party, the Nasserite Party, and the Yemeni Socialist Party as well as civil society groups. During these meetings, there emerged a broad consensus on the need for transpar...
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Patient killed inside MAP-supported health centre after Israeli military quadcopter attack
. 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...
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Lebanon Health Sector Emergency Situation Report Issue #23 - September 14, 2026
. 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...
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Lebanon Cash Working Group: Situation Report #5 (Reporting period: as of August 2026)
. 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,...
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oPt: UNRWA Situation Report #234 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem [EN/AR]
. 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...
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Myanmar: Mergui-Tavoy District Short Update: Burma Army air strike killed a villager in Ler Muh Lah Township (August 2026)
. 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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World: WMO bulletin shows successes and challenges in ozone layer recovery
. 2025 Antarctic ozone hole was one of smallest in recent decades Annual fluctuations occur despite long-term recovery trend World Ozone Day celebrates Montreal Protocol success UV radiation remains a threat to health Atmospheric monitoring is essential to inform policy In welcom...
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Why We Said ‘No’ to IVF and ‘Yes’ to Embryo Adoption
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...
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Hanaa’s story: from fear to faith
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...
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New sponsorship program to help keep school children out of Haitian gangs
Haiti (MNN) – Schools are swinging into gear in many places including Haiti. Roseline 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...
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Nigeria’s reported Boko Haram ceasefire leaves difficult questions
Nigeria (MNN) — A report from independent, nonprofit newsroom The New Humanitarian says Nigeria’s government and Boko Haram have had a secret ceasefire agreement since June. That’s the same month the radical Islamic group released 360 kidnapped civilians in northeastern Nigeria. ...
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C. S. Lewis’s Overlooked Apologetics Strategy
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...
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Le Niger Points forts du projet - Réponse rapide pour la restauration des moyens de vie des ménages touchés par les inondations dans les régions de Diffa, Tahoua et Zinder - OSRO/NER/085/BEL
. **Synopsis (short abstract)**Au Niger, les inondations constituent une préoccupation majeure, aussi bien pour les populations urbaines et rurales que pour les autorités, en raison des dégâts considérables et récurrents qu’elles causent chaque année. La Belgique, à travers le Fo...
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World: Education Strategy: Shaping the Future of Learning (September 2026)
. Highlights With fewer than five years remaining to achieve SDG 4, the global learning crisis has become one of the defining challenges of our time. Across the world, education systems are facing a profound challenge in ensuring that every child achieves meaningful learning outc...
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DR Congo: Northeastern DRC - Bordering areas | Regional overview: mobility patterns - September 2026 (Update 4, 15 September 2026)
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan .
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Uganda: IPC Acute Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Snapshot | July 2026 - June 2027
. Key results Across much of Uganda, El Niño-induced dry spells led to extreme crop and pasture losses, which, alongside rising food prices, has greatly reduced food affordability and access. This is driving high levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in the Karamoja re...
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UNICEF Myanmar Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Mid-Year), January-June 2026
. Highlights Myanmar’s humanitarian situation continued to deteriorate over the reporting period. Ongoing conflict and displacement, compounded by the fuel crisis and economic decline, continued to drive acute needs, with 16.2 million people, including 4.9 million children, requi...
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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #90 on the Combined Effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones “Luis”, “Maymay”, “Neneng”, and “Pilandok” as of 16 September 2026, 6AM
. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 Augu...
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NDMA Pakistan - Monsoon 2026 Daily Situation Report No. 82 (15 September 2026)
. NDMA Monsoon 2026 Daily Situation Report No 82, covering period from 1300 hours 14 September to 1300 hours 15 September 2026 along with following data as per Annexures as shown against each is enclosed:...
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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #89 on the Combined Effects of Enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Cyclones “Luis”, “Maymay”, “Neneng”, and “Pilandok” as of 15 September 2026, 6PM
. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 Augu...
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World: Countries move to strengthen public health institutions and services amid mounting pressures
. More than 120 countries have identified building institutional capacity to deliver essential public health functions (EPHFs) as a medium-to-high priority for WHO support. The shift comes as fragmented programmes, uneven workforce investment, and reliance on external financing i...