News Monitor
Approximately 160,000 people need aid in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique; at least 8,100 people were affected in Malawi, and heavy rainfall is expected in neighbouring countries.
The caretaker government in Damascus, as well as other parties in the Syrian conflict, should ensure their forces abide by their stated commitments to prevent violence, the commission said.
The caretaker government in Damascus, as well as other parties in the Syrian conflict, should ensure their forces abide by their stated commitments to prevent violence, the commission said.
Since early October, Israel’s offensive and siege on North Gaza have displaced an additional 100,000 Palestinians, and in total 945,000 people are now in need of shelter assistance.
The protracted crisis in South Sudan is deepened by conflict, extreme effects of climate change, disease outbreaks, economic crisis and the impact of the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan.
People living in Chido’s projected path include more than 1.7 million in Mozambique and 440,000 in Malawi. UN and partners are supporting the governments' efforts in preparedness and assessments.
Children didn’t start this conflict and they have no power to stop it, yet they are paying the highest price with their lives and futures, says UNICEF Chief, Catherine Russell.
Children didn’t start this conflict and they have no power to stop it, yet they are paying the highest price with their lives and futures, says UNICEF Chief, Catherine Russell.
The UN Human Rights Office is alarmed by attacks on markets and civilian infrastructure in North Darfur and Khartoum, which claimed at least 64 civilians this week, amid escalating conflict in Sudan.
The UN Human Rights Office is alarmed by attacks on markets and civilian infrastructure in North Darfur and Khartoum, which claimed at least 64 civilians this week, amid escalating conflict in Sudan.
A new report out of Gaza lays bare the profound psychological impact of the ongoing war, particularly on children who are injured, disabled, separated from their families, or unaccompanied.
ICRC is urgently calling on all parties across Syria to prevent the destruction of crucial records, like arrest logs, lists of detainees or deceased persons; and court and hospital records.
ICRC is urgently calling on all parties across Syria to prevent the destruction of crucial records, like arrest logs, lists of detainees or deceased persons; and court and hospital records.
The survey found 92% of children were “not accepting of reality”, 79% suffered nightmares, and 73% displayed symptoms of aggression, as well as fear, anxiety, withdrawal and difficulty concentrating.
After 14 years of conflict, recent developments in Syria have raised hopes that the world’s largest forced displacement crisis may finally be resolved, but the future remains uncertain.
The brief highlights importance of integrating environmental considerations into humanitarian action as conflict, climate change and economic turbulence increasingly force people to flee their homes.
Since 15 April 2023, more than 11 million people have been forced to flee their homes. Some end up in camps – but most are sheltering in the homes of families living in the country’s largest cities.
Four imbalances explain the global deterioration - hard power overwhelming diplomacy, civilians bearing the brunt of war, climate crisis adding to humanitarian need, and economic inequality.
The appeal will target the entire population of Gaza, estimated at 2.1 million people, and 900,000 people in the West Bank. For the West Bank, this reflects an incremental increase compared with 2024.
The appeal will target the entire population of Gaza, estimated at 2.1 million people, and 900,000 people in the West Bank. For the West Bank, this reflects an incremental increase compared with 2024.