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DRC Ebola Teams Target Deaf Community in Kisangani
Health officials in Kisangani held a dedicated session to inform deaf residents about Ebola symptoms and prevention measures.
Oleshky Faces Famine as Food Supplies Cut Off Since May
Residents in the occupied Kherson town report severe food shortages and mine risks, while evacuation attempts remain largely stalled.
Canada Pledges $71m for Palestine as UK and France Press UNGA
Ottawa allocates $71m in aid while London and Paris call for action on settlement expansion during the UN General Assembly.
Sudan’s War-Driven Famine Marks a Historic Departure
Unlike past climate-driven crises, the current hunger in Sudan is man-made, affecting major urban centers nationwide.
Sudan Doctors Warn of Health System Collapse Amid War
Medical professionals report catastrophic conditions in Khartoum as disease spreads due to infrastructure destruction and sanitation failures.
Yemen Displacement Hits 130,000 as Conflict Widens
UNHCR reports over 130,000 new displacements since September, with funding shortages threatening aid efforts in Djibouti and Yemen.
Saudi Airstrikes Displace 130,000 Yemenis as Hunger Deepens
UNHCR reports mass displacement in western Yemen due to Saudi-backed operations, while WFP warns of spreading acute food insecurity.
Global Orphan Crisis Reaches Unprecedented Scale in 2026
UNICEF data reveals tens of thousands of children have lost parents across Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran.
Sudanese Government Appeals for International Focus on Civilian Crisis
Khartoum urges global leaders to view the conflict beyond military tactics, emphasizing the urgent need for civilian protection and humanitarian access.
Sudan's Current Famine Marks Shift from Drought to War-Driven Scarcity
Sudan faces a nationwide hunger crisis distinct from past droughts, with war disrupting food systems across major cities.
Burhan Demands Sudanese-Led Peace as War Hits Four Years
Sudan’s Sovereignty Council president argues for internal resolution, citing 14 million displaced and foreign interference.
Nepal Floods Leave 500 Children in Legal Limbo
Thousands displaced by August floods, with many children separated from parents who remain missing or dead.
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Houthis Seize 5,400 Sq Km in Yemen, Displacing 125,000
The capture of Mokha and surrounding Red Sea islands has halted medical evacuations and worsened a humanitarian crisis affecting half of Yemen's population.
UNHCR Projects 10,000 Yemenis Fleeing to Djibouti
UNHCR warns that renewed Yemen conflict could push 10,000 refugees to Djibouti, with internal displacement potentially reaching 230,000.
ICRC Ovens Help Gaza Families Cut Bread Costs
Displaced families in Gaza rely on ICRC-supported communal ovens to afford daily bread, with bakers working for wages amid scarce opportunities.
Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 10 Near Egypt Border
At least 10 workers died in a mine collapse in northern Sudan, adding to a deadly toll that has reached nearly 100 in recent days.
DRC Ebola Toll Hits 7,672 Cases with 48.2% Fatality Rate
The outbreak in eastern DRC has become the country's deadliest epidemic, affecting 63 health zones amid ongoing security challenges.
Nigeria Faces Rising Noma Cases in Northern Regions
Medical teams in Sokoto report a surge in facial infections among malnourished children, prompting urgent calls for global health action.
UNHCR Reports 125,000 Yemenis Displaced by Conflict
UNHCR confirms over 125,000 people are displaced within Yemen, with many fleeing via dangerous sea routes due to funding gaps.
Yemen Conflict Displaces 112,000 Civilians in Two Weeks
Intensified fighting near the Bab el-Mandeb strait has forced over 112,000 Yemenis from their homes, straining regional aid capacities.
Sudan Conflict Sees 11 Million Displaced Amid Foreign Arms Flows
UN reports indicate external powers sustain Sudan's civil war through weapon supplies, while millions face displacement and hunger.
Houthis Seize Strategic Yemeni Heights as 158,000 Displaced
Fighting for Red Sea mountain passes has intensified, displacing over 158,000 people and prompting US officials to cancel planned airstrikes.
IOM Reports 130,000 Yemenis Displaced in Seven Governorates
IOM reports that nearly 130,000 Yemenis have been displaced across seven governorates, with Taiz hosting the largest concentration of nearly 73,500 people. The humanitarian crisis is further compounded by a near-total halt in commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and a growing exodus of thousands of refugees to Djibouti.
UK Demands Expanded Sudan Arms Embargo at UN
Britain urges nations to extend the Darfur arms ban to all of Sudan, citing over 33 million people in need and rising drone casualties.
Yemen Conflict Leaves 2,700 Pregnant Women Without Obstetric Care
Escalating violence in Yemen has cut off access to life-saving maternal health services for thousands of displaced women.
Study Links Legal Limbo to Mental Health Decline Among Afghan Youth
Research indicates that indefinite legal status in Indonesia is causing cumulative psychological harm to Afghan refugees.
Ukraine Civilian Casualties Exceed 2025 Total in Eight Months
UN data indicates that civilian harm in Ukraine has already surpassed the full-year 2025 total, driven by long-range strikes and infrastructure damage.
Djibouti Faces Surge of 3,100 Pregnant Yemeni Refugees
Thousands of pregnant women and children have fled Yemen's west coast, overwhelming Djibouti's humanitarian infrastructure.
Yemen Conflict Displaces 158,000 Since September
Renewed fighting has forced over 158,000 people from their homes in Yemen, with Taiz hosting the largest share of newly displaced families.
Sudan Council President Rejects Foreign Mediation for Peace
Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council president has intensified his call for a domestic peace solution, dismissing external mediation as consistently ineffective. Citing Foreign Policy, he frames the conflict as an unlawful assault by a militia supported by foreign networks, rather than a standard civil war, while demanding an end to international meddling.
Yemen Sees 147,000 Displaced as Houthi Advances Reach Red Sea Coast
Rapid Houthi military gains in Yemen's west have triggered a massive internal displacement crisis, overwhelming host communities with urgent humanitarian needs.
SDGs Miss 2030 Targets Amid Prolonged Global Conflicts
New analysis suggests that persistent wars have deraled development progress, leaving most 2030 targets unmet in fragile states.
Gaza Students Return to Makeshift Classrooms After Three-Year Halt
Students in Gaza resumed in-person learning in damaged structures and tents amid severe supply shortages and ongoing displacement.
ACRL-RfP and UNICEF Urge Immediate Sudan Ceasefire
Joint appeal marks International Day of Peace, citing severe impact on children's education and safety.
Houthis Capture Mocha, Intensifying Red Sea Tensions
The capture of the strategic port of Mocha marks a significant shift in Yemen's conflict, threatening global shipping routes and regional stability.
Refugees in Chad and Darfur Urge End to Sudan Conflict
Sudanese displaced persons in eastern Chad and advocacy groups in Darfur renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire on International Day of Peace.
Thousands Flee to Waza After Attacks in Cameroon Far North
Following a deadly raid in Cameroon’s Far North that killed 15 people and likely involved an ISIL affiliate, hundreds have fled to border towns like Waza. Local officials warn of a deteriorating humanitarian crisis as displaced families report severe food shortages and a lack of government support.
UN OCHA Reports 18,000 Families Aided in Yemen's West Coast Crisis
Humanitarian agencies in Aden are scaling up emergency responses as renewed fighting displaces thousands along Yemen's western coastline.