. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Social cohesion in Syria is not a stable condition. It is a context-dependent process shaped by insecurity, economic pressure, displacement, and local power structures. Communities are not passive in the face of these pressures; they have adapted, building solidarity at the loc
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Countries: World, Burkina Faso, Malawi, occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sudan, Ukraine . Between 01 January and 19 June 2026, Insecurity Insight identified at least 158 incidents in which aid workers were killed, injured, kidnapped or arrested (KIKA) in 23 countries and territories.* Ac
. Beyond routine military operations, Israeli forces look to be deepening their control and monitoring capabilities along Quneitra’s border strip and southern Syria. In western Daraa, forces routinely establish temporary checkpoints, search homes and conduct military patrols. Israeli forces also con
Countries: Myanmar, Bangladesh . People do not risk their lives at sea unless the alternatives are even more unbearable. Decades of persecution, statelessness, conflict and severe humanitarian hardship have left many with nowhere safe to turn. “These sea journeys are always perilous, but the fact th
. While the pause in direct hostilities between Israel and Iran has provided a measure of respite and temporarily eased tensions across the south-west, the economic fallout from soaring fuel prices and worsening living conditions continues to threaten rising public anger and instability. At the same
. The past month has been characterized largely by continuity in Syria’s north-east, with the slow, though generally forward-moving, progress of integrating Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) personnel under the interim Ministry of Defense. The establishment of four fully integrated SDF brigades, now re
. Despite continued setbacks and signs of local resistance, the last month saw tangible steps towards incorporating Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) units into the Syrian army. One of the most concrete areas of progress has been the near-final resolution of the detainee file in the north-east: multipl
. At its heart, protection is about safeguarding people and preventing, reducing, and responding to harm. Although protection is often associated with the risk of harm or abuse or with responding to violence or abuse after it has happened, this is only part of the picture. In humanitarian and develo
. For months, Suwayda has been locked in stalemate: political talks have gone nowhere; neither side has proven willing or able to fundamentally alter the military situation on the ground. As such, the most significant political shift followed seemingly innocuous appointments of local officials that
. But as women have been barred from most aspects of public life, these organizations have had to change how they reach women in the first place. At the same time, due to the restrictions on women’s education, employment and movement, the role of these organizations in providing healthcare, safety,
. Today, as the world stands closer than ever to eradicating polio, researchers continue to push the boundaries of innovation—not for the sake of science itself, but to ensure that every child, everywhere, can grow up free from the threat of polio. This month, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
. While military integration talks between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Damascus have remained constructive, translating paper agreements into tangible implementation is likely to provoke significant local reactions. This dynamic has already been reflected in Arab protests in Kobane, Ras a
Countries: Ukraine, Sweden .4 billion in support to a new World Bank crisis facility that benefits Ukraine. This support enables new loans totalling approximately SEK 4.2 billion for the country’s reconstruction and recovery. The World Bank is a key actor for Ukraine’s reform efforts and economic re
. Despite the ongoing regional war pitting Israel and the US forces against Iran, and the proliferation of Iranian projectiles and interceptor missiles in south-west Syria’s airspace, the security situation has remained relatively stable: Damascus remains determined to avoid being pulled into the co
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. Posters and Flyers (A0 / A4) Designed for display in community spaces, transit centres, and public service locations Available in English and Ukrainian Editable versions provided to allow organizations to add logos and hotline information We encourage all partners to: Use these materials in outrea
.1 ha) of land each. Through this support, FAO projects that the farmers will produce enough fresh vegetables to meet the recommended annual vegetable intake for approximately 100 000 people, based on dietary recommendations from FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO). The initiative is funded
. 1. Aperçu de la crise et analyse des besoins La révision du Plan de réponse humanitaire 2026 (HNRP) de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) intervient dans un contexte de détérioration rapide de la situation humanitaire, marqué par l'apparition, en mai 2026, d'une épidémie de maladie à virus
. Situation Overview : Assam Flood Flood conditions persisted across Assam on 15 July 2026, affecting six districts — Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, Dhemaji, Biswanath and Jorhat. A total of 96 villages remain impacted, with floodwaters continuing to disrupt daily life, agriculture, and local infra
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. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Social cohesion in Syria is not a stable condition. It is a context-dependent process shaped by insecurity, economic pressure, displacement, and local power structures. Communities are not passive in the face of these pressures; they have adapted, building solidarity at the loc
. Khartoum - The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with humanitarian organizations, officially endorsed and launched Sudan's National Immunization Strategy 2026-2030 during a landmark workshop held in Khartoum. This five-year strategy represents a critical milestone in strengthening Sudan's
. For the week ending on 9 July the national average prices of staple foods (wheat flour and edible oils) prices remained higher compared to their prices on 26 February, pre-Middle East crisis. Compared to the week ended on 9 July, wheat flour prices increased slightly, likely due to reduced market
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. Using data collected by Insecurity Insight, the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) identified 18 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Somalia (including Puntland and Somaliland) in 2025, compared to nine in 2024 and 21 in 2023. Among the incidents reported i
Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The protection and restoration of housing, land and property (HLP) rights are central to achieving durable solutions for displaced populations, ensuring access to adequate housing, security and livelihoods. In the context of Syrian displac
. • From 05 - 11 July, 2,008 people (563 households) were relocated from the border to inland sites to Arkoum (Ouaddaï Province), under the accelerated relocation programme. • Since 15 April 2026, a cumulative 25,676 individuals (6,957 households) have been relocated under the accelerated relocation
. The security situation in Eastern Chad remains generally calm but continues to be fragile and unpredictable, particularly in Wadi Fira Province and along the border with Sudan. Recent clashes around Kulbus (Sudan) have triggered the arrival of new populations in Kulbus (Chad). An assessment missio
. La situation sécuritaire dans l’Est du Tchad demeure globalement calme, mais reste volatile, notamment dans la province du Wadi Fira et le long de la frontière avec le Soudan. Les affrontements signalés autour de Kulbus (Soudan) ont entraîné l’arrivée de nouvelles populations à Kulbus (Tchad). Une
. The aid group's analysis of data collected by the Civilian Impact Monitoring Project (CIMP), part of the Protection Cluster in Yemen, also found a 61% increase in both child deaths and injuries from landmines or UXOs from January to July this year compared to the same period in 2025. [2] Landmines
. Executive Summary This study assesses the situation of housing, land, and property (HLP) rights in the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of the 2023–2025 war, within a context characterized by unprecedented destruction, widespread internal displacement, and severe disruption of legal and institutional s
. Executive Summary This paper examines the emerging territorial, humanitarian, and legal realities associated with what has come to be referred to as the “Red Zone” in the Gaza Strip, defined as the area located east of the Yellow Line along the eastern boundary of the territory. The current geogra
. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducts regular monitoring of population movements in Lebanon to support preparedness and response efforts. This report is based on IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Mobility Tracking exercise and is complemented by data from national syst
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon . Cross-border population movements from Lebanon into the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) have continued to decrease following the ceasefire declared on 17 April 2026. Since arrivals reached their peak recorded level on 27 April 2026 (15
When Ed Shaw, a pastor at an evangelical church in Bristol, England, met a man at a conference several years ago who was struggling with questions about his sexuality, he wanted to help. The man had feelings of attraction for other males but wanted to adhere to historic Christian teaching about sexu
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Countries: Egypt, Sudan, United States of America . The funding allows WFP to continue providing monthly food assistance to the most food-insecure refugees and restore assistance levels that were reduced last November due to funding constraints. The assistance also contributes to broader stability b
My grandfather’s claim to fame was that he worked at the dry cleaners that cleaned the uniforms of the Baltimore Orioles. It was a modest job, but it enabled him to support a household of nine and to become a proud homeowner. Growing up in a middle-class family in Baltimore, I was taught the value R
Every time Bryan Sands got into his Dodge Grand Caravan, he prayed to God with a few requests: “Keep me accident-free, ticket-free, and grant me good conversations.” So he certainly wasn’t planning to cut off a cop in Hawaii. According to Sands, the patrolman walked to the window and announced his b
Around 9 p.m. on October 10, 2025, the power went out in the Beijing home of Ren Zhong and his wife, Wang Cong, leaving the couple and their 3-year-old daughter in darkness. Ren and Wang, who both minister at Zion Church, knew then that the authorities had come for them. Their daughter, Song En, was
. During its weekly press conference, MINUSCA reviewed the actions undertaken since the beginning of the crisis, emphasizing that they are centered on three priorities directly linked to the mandate entrusted to it by the United Nations Security Council: protection of civilians, support for maintain
. Based on a recent field visit by our teams, who witnessed firsthand how the conflict is affecting people’s daily lives. The frontline is less than 40 kilometers from the city, and drone strikes have increased in recent weeks, targeting both El Obeid and the main road leading to the city. These att
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