Humanitarian News

UNICEF: 17 Children Killed in Attack on Displacement Center in Sudan’s North Darfur ……………. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that 17 children were killed in an attack on a displacement center in El Fasher, North Darfur, as violence…

Global Acute Hunger Doubles; German Aid Group Warns UN Goal Unachievable ———————————– The German aid organization Welthungerhilfe (World Hunger Aid) announced that the number of people facing acute hunger globally doubled in 2024 compared to the previous year. The charity…

UNICEF warns of massive surge in Gaza child deaths ————————————— UNICEF has warned of a massive spike in child deaths in Gaza due to prolonged food shortages and weakened immunity, Arab News reported. The UN children’s agency called for all…

UN Warns of Sharp Decline in Adherence to International Humanitarian Law Amid Global Conflicts ……….. The United Nations has warned of a serious erosion in global respect for international humanitarian law as conflicts intensify across several regions. UN High Commissioner…

UN Secretary-General Concerned by Decline in Women’s Role in Global Peace and Security ————————————- The declining participation of women in global peace and security efforts is a serious concern for the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres. Speaking at a UN…

Incidents at Religious Sites: Deadly Church Collapse in Ethiopia and Arson Threat in US Mosque ——————————- Two distinct events involving religious sites hurt the religious community this week, with a tragedy striking a church in Ethiopia and a security threat…

El-Fasher Siege Turns Donkey Carts into Costly Lifelines ————————————- In El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, the price of a donkey cart ride has skyrocketed to more than the cost of a car journey, a grim indicator of the city’s…

UNICEF Demands Probe into Deadly Mosque Attack in Sudan ——————————- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the recent deadly attack on a mosque in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, Sudan.…

Sudan and South Sudan Face Worsening Humanitarian Crises —————————— The United Nations is warning of an escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where growing ethnic violence, famine, and disease are threatening millions of lives. According to a report from the Shia…

Twin Humanitarian Emergencies: Afghan Children Face Malnutrition as 16.5 Million Syrians Need Urgent Aid ———————————— Two parallel crises in Afghanistan and Syria are underscoring the immense humanitarian challenges facing the region, with children and displaced populations at the greatest risk.…