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Afghanistan's severe humanitarian crisis two years on from Taliban takeover

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last week marked two years since the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, which has spiraled the country into what many non-governmental organisations are saying is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
 
The Taliban have…
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Ongoing recovery and extended state of emergency following Bougainville eruption

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last Wednesday it was voted in that the State of Emergency, declared after last month’s eruption of Mount Bagana on the island of Bougainville, has been extended for a maximum two…
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World Humanitarian Day 2023

Posted on 19 August 2023

Today we celebrate World Humanitarian Day, where we recognise humanitarians who strive to save and protect lives #NoMatterWhat

World Humanitarian Day takes place on August 19 each year, and 2023 marks the 20th…
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Critical Türkiye-Syria border crossing to remain open

Posted on 10 August 2023

Six months after the catastrophic Türkiye-Syria earthquake, the UN have announced the main border crossing into Syria will open, and remain so, for the next six months.  

A statement released on August…
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Coup announced in Niger as military sieze power

Posted on 07 August 2023

The military have taken control in Niger, with soldiers announcing the coup on the West African nation's live television less than a couple of weeks ago. 
 
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential…
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Humanitarian concerns from predicted El Niño impact

Posted on 07 August 2023

ACAPS, a Geneva based analysis project launched to support humanitarian work, have released a report outlining the anticipated humanitarian impact of this year’s El Niño.
 
The report gives insight into understanding the weather phenomenon, the…
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Food insecurity and funding shortfalls causing a "humanitarian doom loop"

Posted on 07 August 2023

The UN have provided a severe warning on the global food security crisis. This comes after Russia’s failure to renew the Black Sea Grain Deal last month, sparking outrage from the international community and…
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UN urges support as financial shortfalls threaten Sudan transportation assistance

Posted on 27 July 2023

Yesterday, OCHA published a press release drawing attention to the gap in funding for necessary transportation from Sudan to South Sudan.
 
193,000 people have fled across the border since April and last…
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Ongoing consequences of Ukraine dam destruction revealed

Posted on 27 July 2023

Ukrainians continue to experience the impact of last month's Kakhovka Dam destruction. Earlier in July, OCHA acknowledged the continued effect on electricity, gas and water supplies – and they estimated that water…
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UN Security Council holds first meeting on AI governance 

Posted on 27 July 2023

The UN Security Council held their first ever debate on Artificial Intelligence (AI) last week, with a focus on how AI presents both “opportunities and risks for international peace and security.”
 
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