. In late 2024, serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse were reported by Sudanese refugee women against Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff in eastern Chad. In response, MSF immediately sent multiple investigation teams to proactively detect and investigate case
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. Description of the Event Date of event 06-06-2026 What happened, where and when? On 6 June 2026, at approximately 12:56 PM, a severe hailstorm struck the Stepanavan community and surrounding areas in Lori Region, northern Armenia. The hailstorm lasted approximately 15-20 minutes and was accompanie
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. Description of the Event Date of event 12-04-2026 What happened, where and when? Since 7 April 2026, a trough system has been affecting the Dominican Republic, generating intense rainfall and prolonged atmospheric instability across the national territory. As a result, the National Emergency Opera
. Description On 16 June 2026 at 10:27 WIB, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi Province at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was located approximately 42 km southeast of Palu City (1.04°S, 120.23°E). According to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the earthquake
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. A Welcome Step. Now Comes the Hard Part Hiba Zayadin Senior Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division Syria’s 14-year conflict destroyed vast swathes of the country and killed hundreds of thousands, but it also left behind over 1.5 million Syrians with war-caused disabilities. Syria’s mini
In a new report, International Christian Concern (ICC) Fellow Daniel St John examines the revenue-generating systems in Africa that support Islamic extremist groups like the Islamic State group and al-Shabab. The report, "The East African Terrorism Economy: Systemic Targeting of Christians," provide
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. Highlights The Gaza Strip Israeli forces continued high-intensity military activities west of the Yellow Line, conducting multiple air and drone strikes targeting infrastructure, assets, and personnel suspected of links to the de facto authorities, with multiple civilian casualties reported. Israe
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . Event description Since our last update of 07 June 2026 (Situation Report #4), the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has continued to evolve, with sustained transmission and increasing geogr
Around 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, communist authorities raided Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and arrested dozens of believers. Roughly 30 SWAT officers and another 60 police officers reportedly entered the hotel conference room where the church had gathered for worship, rec
. In late 2024, serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse were reported by Sudanese refugee women against Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff in eastern Chad. In response, MSF immediately sent multiple investigation teams to proactively detect and investigate case
Muslims living near the proposed site of the Javanese Christian Church (GKJ) in Banyuanyar Village, Solo City, Central Java, Indonesia, protested its construction on June 11, citing the church’s lack of a building permit. Legiyatno, the head of Banyuanyar Village, said the demonstration occurred on
. Across Nigeria, humanitarian needs escalated in 2025, driven by the intersection of conflict and insecurity along with economic hardship and the impact of climate change. Nigeria has one of the highest levels of food insecurity and malnutrition globally. Amid reductions in global funding, in 2025,
. Across Nigeria, humanitarian needs escalated in 2025, driven by the intersection of conflict and insecurity along with economic hardship and the impact of climate change. Nigeria has one of the highest levels of food insecurity and malnutrition globally. Amid reductions in global funding, in 2025,
. Across Nigeria, humanitarian needs escalated in 2025, driven by the intersection of conflict and insecurity along with economic hardship and the impact of climate change. Nigeria has one of the highest levels of food insecurity and malnutrition globally. Amid reductions in global funding, in 2025,
Samaritan’s Purse Ebola Treatment Centers Open in the Epicenter of the Deadly Outbreak BOONE, N.C., June 16, 2026—Samaritan’s Purse has established two Ebola Treatment Centers in Bunia and Nyankunde, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to care for patients suffering from the deadly Ebola virus
. HIGHLIGHTS UNHCR and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commemorated 45 years of partnership, recognizing joint efforts to strengthen protection for forcibly displaced and stateless people. The event brought together government authorities, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and international part
. 103,850 people assisted in May 2026 (52% female) 238 mt food distributed in May 2026 USD 574,325 cash transferred in May 2026 USD 41 M required in the next six months (Jun-Nov 2026) KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP is facing a critical funding shortfall representing 89.8 percent of its requirements for the ne
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Countries: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, World . Mixed and onward movements of refugees and migrants continue to result in high-risk, life threatening journeys and pose significant and multifaceted challenges for States, host communities, and humanitarian actors across countries of origin,
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Sudan . 1. Monthly analysis: By April 2026, total recorded movements across mixed movement routes sharply diverged. The Central Mediterranean Route and Eastern Mediterranean Route remained below 2025 levels (–46 per cent and –32
The Supreme Court on Thursday, June 11, prevented Alabama from executing a man who became a Christian ministry leader during his 26 years on death row, deciding that killing him using nitrogen gas was unconstitutional. Jeffery Lee, who is imprisoned for the murder of two people, elected in 2018 to b
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. Thank you Mr. President. Mr. President, let me begin by extending my respects and good wishes to the people of Yemen, and to Muslims across the world, on the occasion of the Hijri Islamic New Year. Happy New Year. This new year opens a hopeful note from the wider region. I want toecho the Secretar
.8 million People Facing Hunger: 3.4 million Our Impact People Helped Last Year: 184,296 Our Team: 88 employees Program Start: 2000 Communities across Mindanao are struggling to recover after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Province on the 8th of June, causing w
Countries: El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala . In all three countries, the lack of rainfall could worsen as a result of the El Niño phenomenon, which, according to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), entered its active phase on 11 June. Early Action Protocols are
. Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was three years old. According to media reports, he was being carried by his father near the family’s farm in central Gaza when he was shot and killed. His father, Bahaa, was also shot and is receiving medical treatment. This is not an isolated incident. On 10 June, eight childr
. Objectif du Cadre: Ce document présente le paquet minimum d'interventions prioritaires du secteur Éducation pour la préparation et la réponse à l'épidémie d'Ebola dans les zones affectées et à risque. Il vise à soutenir la coordination, la planification opérationnelle, le plaidoyer et la mobilisat
. OVERVIEW: At 1027 HRS UTC+7 on 16 June 2026, BMKG reported a magnitude 6.7 earthquake (depth 16 km, corrected from 10km), with the epicentre located on land at 1.04° S and 120.23 E°, about 42 km southeast of Palu, Central Sulawesi. BMKG modeling results indicated no tsunami potential. Meanwhile, a
. Highlights On 22 May, with UNHCR’s overarching coordination, forty humanitarian partners - including national and international NGOs along with UN agencies - published the 2026 Türkiye chapter of the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP). The plan has been developed through extensive consulta
. Chanumula has seen some hopeful signs in communities that once resisted safe and dignified burials. Where there was once skepticism, she sees more people approaching volunteers and asking questions about how to protect themselves. “This in the same places where people were blocking volunteers from
Countries: France, World . Among them is a growing number of isolated women who are vulnerable to violence. Faced with ever-increasing healthcare needs, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has begun providing women with much needed gynaecological care and psychological support, in contrast to the securit
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