Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan. This monthly protection update for Afghanistan provides a comprehensive overview of UNHCR’s different protection programs, aiming to prevent, mitigate and respond to protection risks faced by vulnerable populations in the context of the
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. Nearly two decades have passed since the last Palestinian Legislative Council elections and five years since the planned 2021 elections were postponed. An entire generation of Palestinians has reached adulthood without the opportunity to choose their elected representatives. Th...
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. The five-day mission, held from 4 to 8 October 2026, began with Sudan’s Minister of Health Dr Heitham Ibrahim welcoming the supervision team and thanking AfDB for its close coordination and implementation monitoring. “At a time when Sudan’s health sector is facing unprecedented...
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Countries: Yemen, Saudi Arabia . Las víctimas mortales, los heridos y la destrucción registrados en Arabia Saudí en los últimos días son otro ejemplo del costo devastador que tienen las hostilidades para la población civil. En Yemen, la cantidad de muertes, desplazamientos y daño...
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International (MNN) — According to Wycliffe Bible Translators UK and Progress.Bible, more than 800 languages have a full Bible. Yet tremendous gaps remain. One in five people worldwide still needs God’s Word in the language that sounds like home. unfoldingWord helps indigenous Ch...
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Ukraine (MNN)—Ukrainians are preparing for what they fear may be one of the coldest winters they’ve faced in years. However, what would be a minor concern to those with reliable access to heat, water, and energy is far more dangerous after Russia launched an attack targeting Ukra...
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South Sudan (MNN) — Six Christians kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in South Sudan last month have been set free, praise God. A report from Morning Star News identifies these believers as Young Life South Sudan workers. They were abducted while traveling in late September. They e...
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. SITUATION UPDATE Early on 11 October 2026, a major avalanche and glacier-related landslide between Chamar Himal and Syerangi Himal in Ward 6, Chumanubri rural municipality, triggered a flash flood down the Budhi Gandaki. Because of its exceptionally high mud content, the flood ...
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. Key Messages Many households rely on food stored after the harvest. Inadequate and insufficient storage means that food runs out or spoils before the following harvest, forcing households to purchase foods from markets at a time when prices are high and labour opportunities are...
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. Zone de santé de Bambu, Bunia, Damas, Nia Nia, Fataki, Kilo, Mandiba, Mangala, Mongbalu, Nizi, Nyankundé et RwanparaProvince d’ Ituri, République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) CONTEXTE L’est de la RDC reste marqué par une crise humanitaire prolongée et complexe, caractérisée par ...
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. Situation Highlights • On 24 July 2026, the Government confirmed that “El Niño 2026–2027 has taken shape,” increasing the risk of severe drought, water shortages and saltwater intrusion in Viet Nam. • NOAA Global Outlook3 (13 August 2026): El Niño is further strengthening, with...
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. WHAT IS THE ACUTE NEEDS ANALYSIS? The 2026 Acute Needs Analysis (ANA) seeks to support needs-based prioritisation by identifying populations facing the most acute, life-threatening needs. The analysis uses a standardised framework to consolidate a wide range of evidence and dev...
