Keywords: Humanitarian crisis


African Union Meeting: Morocco Reaffirms Support for DR Congo’s Territorial Integrity

Morocco has reiterated its support for the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), calling for a peaceful and lasting resolution to the conflict in the country's eastern provinces. The Kingdom conveyed its position during a meeting......

Sudan Drone Strike Kills 53 at Disputed Abyei Market as Regional Tensions Escalate

A deadly drone strike on a busy market in the disputed Abyei region has left at least 53 people dead and 27 seriously injured, according to local authorities, raising fresh concerns over the widening humanitarian consequences of Sudan’s protracted war. The attack, which reportedly took place on......

Yemen Displacement Crisis Deepens as More Than 250,000 People Flee Renewed Fighting

More than 250,000 people have been displaced within Yemen since the beginning of August, highlighting the growing humanitarian consequences of renewed hostilities between the internationally backed Yemeni government and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, according to the United Nations refugee agency. The......

One year after Gaza’s ceasefire, funding shortages leave hundreds of thousands without food aid

One year after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, humanitarian conditions remain severe as international funding shortages force the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to scale back its emergency assistance. The agency has warned that around 500,000 people in the Palestinian territory will lose......

Gaza death toll exceeds 1,500 since October 2025 ceasefire

More than 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, according to figures released by the territory’s Ministry of Health. The latest report records 1,501 deaths and 5,323 injuries during the period, highlighting the continuing human......

Eritrea-Ethiopia: Asmara Appeals to the UN Amidst Risk of New Military Escalation

Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia have reached a new diplomatic threshold. Asmara has asked the United Nations Security Council to condemn statements from Addis Ababa, which it views as a threat of war, and to adopt deterrent measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict. In a letter addressed......

UN Security Council Extends Darfur Arms Embargo as Sudan War Intensifies

The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo covering Sudan’s Darfur region for another two months, opting for a temporary technical renewal rather than expanding the restrictions nationwide. The unanimous decision by all 15 members of the Council came after weeks of negotiations......

More than 200,000 people displaced by renewed fighting in Yemen

More than 200,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen since the latest wave of fighting began in early September, according to figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday, highlighting the growing humanitarian pressure on civilians caught in the conflict. The......

El Niño threatens to expose more than 347 million children to extreme weather

More than 347 million children across nearly 100 countries and territories could face unusual rainfall patterns between October and December 2026 as the El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies, UNICEF has warned. The United Nations children’s agency said the expected weather disruption could......