WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 22; Date: 5th June 2026. Introduction During this reporting period, South Sudan continued to face sustained public health emergency pressures driven by multiple disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks, displacement, and access constraints, which continued to strain response operations and health system capacity. DespiteReliefWebJun 8disaster
Mr. Indrika Ratwatte, Acting ASG for Humanitarian Affairs, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, 8 June 2026. New York, 8 June 2026 Mr. President, Building on the political and security developments outlined by my colleague from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs [Under Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo], allow me to highlight the humanitarian realities we are seeing across Ukraine. ThReliefWebJun 8disaster
Hundreds Freed from Boko Haram Captivity After Months in Mountain HideoutHundreds of Nigerians abducted by Boko Haram militants during a devastating March attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria have been freed after months in captivity, marking one of the largest releases of hostages in the region in recent years. According to Nigerian authorities, the Nigerian armyInternational Christian ConcernJun 8persecution
World: Global Humanitarian Policy Forum 2026 Attendees' Briefing Packet - Navigating Global Risks: Priorities for the Future of Humanitarian Action.ReliefWebJun 8disaster
Cuba: Monthly Monitoring - United Nations Plan of Action (October 2025 - April 2026).ReliefWebJun 8disaster
Hindu Nationalists Attack Church, Injure 25 WorshippersA 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 worshipInternational Christian ConcernJun 8persecution
Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director, Crisis Response Division, OCHA, on behalf of Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on Afghanistan, 8 June 2026. 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 humanitarReliefWebJun 8disaster
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Terrorists Make Hefty Demands for Release of Christian Students, TeachersArmed 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, befoInternational Christian ConcernJun 8persecution
Philippines: 7.8M Sarangani Earthquake Flash Update No. 1 (As of 8 June 2026). 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 13ReliefWebJun 8disaster
World: Show Me the Money: Efficiency and Effectiveness in Humanitarian Response. 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 availReliefWebJun 8disaster
Ukraine: EU‑Funded Partnership boosts Health, Protection and Evacuations near the frontlines. 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 stReliefWebJun 8disaster
Philippines earthquake on first day back at school affects 3 million students as rescue efforts underway.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 eReliefWebJun 8disaster
WFP Türkiye Country Brief, May 2026 (Reporting period: April 2026)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 iReliefWebJun 8disaster
DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak: An Expanding Health Crisis with Geographically Differentiated Impacts (Third Edition – June 2026)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 tReliefWebJun 8disaster
Philippines: Flash Update: No. 1 – M7.8 Earthquake in Sarangani (8 June 2026). 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 ReliefWebJun 8disaster
UNHCR Romania Ukraine Refugee Weekly Situation Update #199 - 8 June 2026Countries: 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 AssistReliefWebJun 8disaster
Egypt: Registered Population (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) as of 31 May 2026Countries: Egypt, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic .ReliefWebJun 8disaster
Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Mindanao on First Day of School Opening.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 DavReliefWebJun 8disaster
Mozambique: Displacement in Cabo Delgado Province Situation Report No. 1, As of 31 May 2026 [EN]. 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 timReliefWebJun 8disaster
Kenya: Scalable and sustainable primary HIV prevention models for people from key populationsCountries: 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 transmissionReliefWebJun 8disaster
Sudan: بيان المنصة الإقليمية لدعم المنظمات التى تقودها النساء للاستجابة لأزمة السودان | مفوضية اللاجئين. 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 النسReliefWebJun 8disaster
UNHCR Chad | Forcibly Displaced Persons (May 2026)Countries: Chad, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan .ReliefWebJun 8disaster
New World Disorder: More Shocks, Fewer Shock AbsorbersCountries: 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 desigReliefWebJun 8disaster
Hunger and malnutrition rates soar in drought-stricken Somalia. 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 ConcReliefWebJun 8disaster
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Qatar Charity Signs MoU with Bosnia Ministry to Support Returnees [EN/AR]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 ReliefWebJun 8disaster
Somalia: L’alerte du PAM devient réalité pour des millions de personnes, alors que la crise au Moyen-Orient plonge les familles les plus démunies dans une situation de plus en plus précaireCountries: 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 désormaiReliefWebJun 8disaster
CARE responds to 7.8 magnitude earthquake and tsunami warnings issued in Philippines. 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 ReliefWebJun 8disaster
Afghanistan Agroclimate Monitoring Report 2025/2026 Season, May 2026. 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-basReliefWebJun 8disaster
Italy: Weekly Sea Arrivals Update (as of 7 June 2026)Countries: Italy, Bangladesh, Egypt, Libya, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan .ReliefWebJun 8disaster
Afghanistan | Assisted Afghan Returnees from Pakistan, Iran and other countries (from 31 May to 06 June 2026)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 categoriReliefWebJun 8disaster