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UN calls for more aid to alleviate famine-like conditions in Gaza

The United Nations has urged a sustained and scaled-up flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza to address the worsening hunger crisis, following Israel’s recent decision to ease restrictions in the besieged Palestinian enclave. The call comes as malnutrition and starvation claim more lives each day. Dire......

Over 100 NGOs warn of mass famine in Gaza amid ongoing conflict

 More than a hundred humanitarian organizations have issued an urgent warning about the outbreak of a “mass famine” in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The alert comes as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepares for a diplomatic mission in Europe to finalize the creation of a humanitarian corridor. Despite......

Rising humanitarian toll in Gaza as 93 reportedly killed in aid-seeking crowd

According to local civil defense sources, at least 93 people were killed on Sunday in the Gaza Strip when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on civilians attempting to reach humanitarian aid points. The majority of fatalities reportedly occurred near the Zikim area, northwest of Gaza City, where thousands......

Gaza faces critical food crisis amid ongoing conflict

The United Nations, in collaboration with NGOs, has issued a report warning that Gaza’s population of approximately 2.4 million faces an imminent food crisis or worse by September, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Despite being nearly 19 months into the ongoing......

Sudan's Deepening Famine Crisis; A Dire Humanitarian Emergency

Sudan, ravaged by months of conflict, is facing an escalating famine crisis, with the situation set to worsen in the coming months, according to a recent report backed by the United Nations. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment revealed a dramatic spread of famine, particularly......

The Struggle for Survival Amid Gaza’s Scarcity and Destruction

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the search for basic sustenance has become an agonizing daily ordeal for its residents. With nearly 14 months of war causing severe shortages, Palestinians are forced to travel long distances in hopes of securing even a small amount of flour or bread. The war’s......

Namibia's Drastic Measures: Culling Wildlife to Combat Drought-Induced Famine

Namibia is set to undertake a significant wildlife cull, targeting over 700 animals, including elephants, to address the severe drought that has left nearly half of its population facing acute food insecurity. This unprecedented move aims to provide much-needed sustenance to drought-stricken communities......

Gaza's Silent Crisis: Famine Claims Lives of Young Children

The hospital’s pediatric ward struggles to care for malnourished children alongside those injured in bombings, with limited resources and space. Gaza is witnessing a growing catastrophe as child malnutrition and dehydration claim more lives in the war-torn enclave. Unlike those killed in Israeli......

Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Millions Teeter on the Brink of Starvation

As Sudan's brutal conflict enters its second year, a staggering 25.6 million people face acute hunger, according to a recent report that has set off alarm bells at the United Nations. The "Integrated Food Security Phase Classification" (IPC) report, released in late June, paints a harrowing......