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A Hindu nationalist mob brutally attacked a worship service on Sunday, May 31, in the remote Sadrapal village of Sukma district in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, injuring at least 25 worshippers, including the pastor’s pregnant wife. Of the nearly 30 people injured, at least eight worship
. New York, 8 June 2026 Thank you, Mr. President, Today I will focus on two issues: the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the application of the humanitarian exception provided through Security Council resolution 2615. Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitar
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Armed terrorists holding dozens of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo state have reportedly issued a series of demands, including the release of detained terrorist leaders, payment of a ₦1 billion ransom, the return of two vehicles, and the implementation of Sharia-related laws, befo
. Highlights • A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 km offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani, at 7:37 a.m. on 08 June. Intensity VIII (very destructive) was reported in General Santos City. A tsunami alert triggered coastal evacuations across nine provinces and was lifted by mid-afternoon. More than 13
. Executive Summary The humanitarian sector has reached a critical turning point. Resources are shrinking, while needs are skyrocketing. Between 2024 and 2025, funding per person in need fell by 35%. To navigate this reality, the sector must fundamentally rethink how it maximizes the impact of avail
. A new international consortium has launched a coordinated humanitarian response to support people living within 0–50 km of Ukraine’s frontlines. A new consortium of the German “Johanniter International Assistance”, the Italian “EMERGENCY”, the British “UK-Med”, and Ukrainian “Eleos Ukraine” has st
.8 earthquake rocked parts of the southern Philippines, causing damage in a key coastal city and affecting about 3 million students in the province of Sarangani [1]. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. suspended school classes in affected areas while calling on residents in coastal areas to e
Countries: Türkiye, occupied Palestinian territory . 34,891 people assisted in April 2026 (50% female) USD 0.4M cash transferred in April 2026 USD 4.5M required in the next six months (June – November 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum i
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . This edition highlights a rapidly deteriorating situation in eastern DRC, with confirmed cases rising from 282 to 515 between 30 May and 6 June, across 25 affected health zones. Ituri remains the epicentre, while confirmed cases in Uganda point t
. OVERVIEW: On 08 June 2026, PHIVOLCS reported a magnitude 7.8 earthquake (depth 33 km) at 0637 HRS UTC+7 (0737 HRS local PH time), with the epicentre located 32 km south (S04°W) of Maasim, Sarangani Province, offshore southern Mindanao. The earthquake was initially recorded at magnitude 7.0 with a
Countries: Romania, Ukraine . Response and Advocacy On 3 June, UNHCR conducted information sessions for Ukrainian refugees in Constanța, Bucharest and online. UNHCR delivered two sessions in Constanța County. The first session, organized in collaboration with the General Directorate of Social Assist
Countries: Egypt, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic .
.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, June 8, as millions of children were set to return to school for the opening of the academic year. “We are continually monitoring the safety of children, their families, and all staff in the affected areas to ensure that everyone is accounted for. Many in Dav
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. HIGHLIGHTS More than 20,875 people displaced by escalating violence in Cabo Delgado since May due to attacks or fear of attacks by non-State armed groups (NSAGs) across Ancuabe, Chiure, Namuno, Metuge, Mocímboa da Praia, and Montepuez districts. Nearly all displaced families have fled multiple tim
Countries: Kenya, Australia, Brazil, Moldova, Nigeria, Philippines, Thailand, Zimbabwe . Executive summary Primary HIV prevention programmes are vital for reducing new HIV infections and saving domestic resources which otherwise would be expended on treatment and support services if HIV transmission
. وتستمر الاحتياجات الإنسانية في الارتفاع، بينما يبقى الوصول إلى المساعدات محدودًا. كما تواجه النساء والفتيات في المناطق المهمشة وصعبة الوصول، بما في ذلك دارفور وكردفان والنيل الأزرق، تحديات تتطلب اهتمامًا عاجلًا. ورغم هذه التحديات، تواصل النساء السودانيات القيادة. فما تزال المنظمات التى تقودها النس
Countries: Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan .
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen . IRC Midyear Watchlist Update: More Shocks, Fewer Shock Absorbers Six months after warning of a “New World Disorder,” conflict is spreading, hunger is rising, and the systems desig
. So far this year over 227,000 children were screened for malnutrition, and those diagnosed as malnourished were treated. Providing multi-purpose cash assistance is a key response, enabling households to meet essential needs amid rising prices. The Somali Cash Consortium (SCC), which is led by Conc
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Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, World . Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement joint development projects aimed at supporting returnees and improving their living conditions. The
Countries: Somalia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka . En mars, le PAM avait estimé que 45 millions de personnes pourraient basculer dans l’insécurité alimentaire aiguë si le conflit se poursuivait et si les prix du pétrole restaient autour de 100 dollars le baril jusqu’à la fin juin. Ce scénario est désormai
. When a disaster of this scale strikes, the first concern is always the same: saving lives and keeping people safe. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province in the southern Philippines early today, leaving at least fifteen people dead and injuring 129 others, according
. Introduction We are pleased to present the final update of the 2025–2026 agroclimatic monitoring activities in Afghanistan, conducted as part of FEWS NET’s ongoing monitoring efforts. We appreciate your continued engagement and support throughout this reporting cycle. The report uses satellite-bas
Countries: Italy, Bangladesh, Egypt, Libya, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan .
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan, Tajikistan . Context This infographics provides a weekly update on UNHCR-assisted Afghan nationals returning from Pakistan, Iran, Tajikistan and other countries. It details both voluntary repatriation as well as other returns. It categori
In early April, a 25-year-old student at Technical University of Mombasa in Kenya went viral for refusing to give his mother a larger portion of his paycheck to cover household expenses. A clip from a local news station interview circulated on social media, with Barack Baraza saying, “There’s a time
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. Summary: Per the latest Provincial Urgency Index for May 2026, the top 5 provinces in terms of urgency of needs and monitoring include Kandahar, Hilmand, Herat, Kabul, and Nangarhar. Most helpline callers in Afghanistan sought information about Cash & Voucher Assistance, followed by Food Secur
. Re-use and management of rubble fundamental to communities’ recovery and restoring of shattered basic services Millions of tonnes of rubble pile up after conflicts and natural disasters COPENHAGEN, 9 JUNE 2025 - As conflicts and climate-related natural disasters increase globally, millions of tonn
. The consignment includes personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory reagents, infection prevention and control materials, and specimen transportation supplies to support preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. Responding to a Regional Health Threat The h
. Every meal should nourish people, not put them at risk. Food safety matters in every part of daily life: in homes, schools, farms, markets, factories, shops and health facilities. It also matters for South Africa’s economy, because safe food supports jobs, local businesses, tourism, exports and co
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