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With communication lines still largely down, the full extent of the devastation remains unclear, but the earthquakes have damaged buildings, including schools and hospitals, says Save the Children.
With communication lines still largely down, the full extent of the devastation remains unclear, but the earthquakes have damaged buildings, including schools and hospitals, says Save the Children.
Based on over 116,000 household surveys and 463 qualitative consultations across 12 countries, it provides an in-depth assessment of the factors shaping displaced personsâ choices.
Thousands of homes have been destroyed in Cabo Delgado, a province grappling with protracted conflict. UNICEF is concerned about the spread of waterborne diseases and large-scale displacement.
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, Israelâs 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 Chidoâs 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 didnât 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 didnât 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 ânot accepting of realityâ, 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 worldâs 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 â but most are sheltering in the homes of families living in the countryâs largest cities.