"humanitarian-crisis"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 710 confirmed Ebola cases and 149 deaths amid a rapidly expanding outbreak. Authorities denied rumors of a lockdown, while health teams intensify surveillance, vaccination, contact tracing, and treatment efforts to contain transmission

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued his 2026 New Year message in Hindi for the first time, urging global leaders to prioritise development over military spending. He warned of rising conflicts, humanitarian crises and soaring defence budgets, calling for peace and poverty reduction

Over 2.17 million Afghans, including 60% children, have been forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure. Refugees face harassment, extortion, and human rights violations, while UNDP urges international support to prevent worsening humanitarian crises

For the 11th time, Ne’man Abu Jarad’s family has been displaced in Gaza, fleeing relentless Israeli bombardment. Living in dire conditions with no stable shelter, food, or safety, the family faces exhaustion, fear, and growing despair over an uncertain future

Egypt and Iran have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and a potential war crime.

Over 100 NGOs, including Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders, accused Israel of using aid as a political tool in Gaza. They warn new vetting rules endanger staff and block relief, as Israel denies the claims and blames Hamas exploitation.

Israeli PM Netanyahu defends a wider Gaza offensive targeting Hamas strongholds beyond Gaza City amid growing international backlash. Heavy bombardment continues, and UN warns of dire humanitarian crisis as US backs Israel’s right to security.

At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, according to hospitals and witnesses. The death toll from malnutrition also continues to rise as humanitarian access remains restricted and aid distribution turns deadly.

UN humanitarians report worsening fuel shortages, displacement, and malnourishment in Gaza, with restricted aid access and collapsing services deepening the crisis and normalising widespread deprivation across the region.

Civilians in Gaza face escalating dangers, including toxic plastic burning for cooking amid severe fuel shortages. Ongoing shelling, aid-site shootings, and collapsing healthcare deepen the crisis. UN reports highlight growing famine, blocked humanitarian access, and disrupted education for thousands

‘Might is right’ appears to be the principle that is dictating the fate of Ukraine

Hamas declared the Gaza Strip a "disaster zone", warning of an unprecedented catastrophe that threatens the lives of its over 2.4 million people, as widespread destruction continues and essential resources run out

Manipulation of water resources is a deadly tactic during conflicts

Move aimed to allow deliveries of increased quantities of humanitarian aid, pause being coordinated with UN, aid agencies

While there is a need for coordinated efforts to prevent the humanitarian crisis from spinning out of control in Afghanistan, the international community should not be in a hurry to recognise the Taliban regime because it is yet to fulfil its promises on providing an inclusive government and protecting the rights of women and minorities. […]

The Colombian Ombudsman's Office conducted a census at the site and identified the presence of 858 minors, 134 older adults and 52 pregnant women.

According to the UN organization, Yemen remains the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.

Held under the shadow of a raging pandemic, the summit is reduced to brief online sessions on pressing global issues.

In September, the UN said that critical aid had been cut at 300 health centres and more than a third of its major humanitarian programmes had been reduced or shut down entirely.