Keywords: Displacement


Yemen: Over 76,000 People Displaced Since July Amid Intensifying Fighting

The humanitarian crisis is worsening in Yemen, where over 76,000 people have been forced to leave their homes since July. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns of a dramatic increase in displacements as clashes multiply in several areas of the country.A Sharp Rise in DisplacementsThe......

UN report warns of possible ethnic cleansing amid Israeli displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank

A new report by the United Nations human rights office has raised serious concerns over the forced displacement of Palestinians from refugee camps in the occupied West Bank, warning that the scale and nature of the expulsions could amount to serious violations of international law and raise concerns......

New displacement in Sudan’s Kordofan as cholera outbreak raises concern

A new wave of displacement has been reported in South Kordofan, Sudan, with around 730 people forced to leave several villages amid continuing conflict and a growing cholera outbreak, according to the International Organization for Migration. The latest displacement adds to the humanitarian pressure......

Colombia: a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Bogotá and several cities

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was felt on Wednesday in Bogotá and several regions of Colombia, reviving concerns among a population still deeply affected by the violent earthquake that occurred at the beginning of August.According to initial reports, no casualties have been reported following this new......

UN warns of a dangerous turning point in the West Bank amid rising violence and settlement activity

The United Nations has warned that the situation in the occupied West Bank is reaching a “dangerous turning point” as settler violence, displacement, demolitions and Israeli settlement activity continue to intensify. During a United Nations Security Council briefing, UN Deputy Coordinator......

Mozambique ranks among the most affected countries by internal displacement in Eastern and Southern Africa

Mozambique has become one of the countries most affected by internal displacement in Eastern and Southern Africa, according to the United Nations, as armed conflict and recurring natural disasters continue to force hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. UN data indicate that more than 661,000......

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese return home as ceasefire eases humanitarian crisis

More than 800,000 people displaced by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have returned to their home regions in Lebanon following a reduction in hostilities, according to the United Nations. The latest figures were released as Lebanese and Israeli representatives began a new round of US-sponsored......

Trump administration weighs cutting ties with UN refugee agency

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending its relationship with the United Nations refugee agency, according to sources cited by Reuters, raising concerns about the future of U.S. support for international refugee protection efforts. The United States has historically......

UNRWA faces mounting challenges as Palestinian refugee needs grow in Gaza and the West Bank

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing growing challenges in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as prolonged conflict, military operations, financial difficulties and operational restrictions continue to affect its ability to provide essential......