Matthew Harmon

Lebanon: Conflict Intensity Snapshot (2 March - 29 June 2026)

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Ukraine: People in Need - Protection Monitoring Report 5th Round [ENG/UK]

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oPt: Expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza endangers civilians and relief efforts

. Since this ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces have used lethal force to enforce access restrictions in those areas, where strikes and exchanges of fire have also occurred. Between 10 October 2025 and early April 2026, the UN verified the killing of 196 Palestinians, including 18 women and 43 chil

World: Alarming lack of funding for lifesaving aid in 2026

Countries: World, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Sudan, Yemen . As the reality of funding cuts begins to show, millions of people are being completely abandoned by the world, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). “2026 is a make-or-break year for millions in desperate need around the w

GIEWS Country Brief: The Arab Republic of Egypt 30-June-2026

Countries: Egypt, Sudan . FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Above-average wheat harvest expected in 2026 supported by planted area expansion Cereal import requirements in 2026/27 forecast at above-average level Annual food inflation resumed an upward trend in early 2026 Humanitarian funding constraints increas

DR Congo: WFP Response to the Ebola Outbreak, External Situation Report

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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 30.06.2026 midnight)

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Venezuela earthquakes: Women-led organizations, in partnership with CARE, deliver lifesaving aid

. “After being in La Guaira, the situation is much more dire than we initially thought,” said Daniella Inojosa of Tinta Violeta, an organization supported by CARE that specializes in psychosocial support and specialized services for women and children. “The destruction is total. It doesn’t even look

Myanmar: Dooplaya District Incident Report: Burma Army drone strike killed two villagers, injured one child, and destroyed property in Noh T’Kaw Township (March 2026) [EN/Karen/MY]

. This Incident Report describes events occurring in Noh T’Kaw (Kyainseikgyi) Township, Dooplaya District, in March 2026. On 31 March 2026, at around 10 am, the Burma Army carried out a drone strike on a village in Meh Ka Tha village tract, killing two women and injuring one child. The drone strike

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As Iran tensions continue, Christians pray for courage

Iran (MNN) — The peace process between the United States and Iran appears fragile, if not stalled, despite a mid-June ceasefire deal. Iran’s nuclear program, shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, and fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon remain key sticking points. As the world wa

More workers, more freedom for people in crisis

USA (MNN) — Christ’s instruction for believers to pray for more laborers has special meaning for Set Free Ministries. Set Free Ministries walks alongside people through Freedom Appointments, helping those held captive in different ways. Some struggle with domestic violence, addiction, bullying, or c

Hoping for miracles as Venezuela quake response presses forward

Venezuela (MNN) — Families in Venezuela grapple with both losses and unflagging hope a week after two massive earthquakes struck the country’s coastal region. By June 30, the death toll had reached at least 1,943 people. But estimates of what the final losses could be are much higher. The United Nat

Sudan: City Under Siege, Children Under Fire: Rapid Support Forces’ Crimes Against Humanity in North Darfur [EN/AR]

. Sudan: RSF atrocities in El Fasher ‘a stain on the conscience of humanity’ – new report RSF committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing Children deliberately targeted by RSF fighters during attacks Ceasefire and international protection force urgently needed The Rapid Support Forces (RS

Bangladesh: Anticipatory Action Activation Plan (July- September 2026): River Flood and Landslide

. Between July and September 2026, the AA community in Bangladesh plans to reach approximately 2,274,206 people through Anticipatory Actions addressing riverine floods and landslides across 287 unions in 50 upazilas within 20 districts, supported by an estimated secured funding of 13,842,344 dollars

Venezuela Earthquakes - Global LTC Telecoms Teleconference #1 Minutes (29 June 2026)

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UNHCR scales up response in Venezuela amid growing post-earthquake vulnerabilities

. GENEVA – Initial, on-the-ground needs assessments from Venezuela have revealed a dramatic surge in humanitarian and protection needs in recent days as teams evaluate the full impact of last week’s devastating earthquakes. In La Guaira – the hardest-hit state – food shortages are widespread, basic

World: L’OIM appelle à une mise en œuvre équilibrée et durable des politiques migratoires sous la Présidence irlandaise du Conseil de l’UE

. Dans un contexte marqué par la mise en œuvre du Pacte sur la migration et l’asile et les négociations en cours sur le prochain budget à long terme de l’UE, l’OIM présente aux autorités irlandaises quatre priorités clés pour faire progresser un programme migratoire efficace et équilibré, en appui a

oPt: UNRWA Situation Report #227 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem [EN/AR]

. Highlights The Gaza Strip UNRWA continues to participate in the pest-control campaign led by the WASH Cluster, aiming to prevent the spread of diseases and improve living conditions for displaced communities amid severe overcrowding and deteriorating public health conditions. UNRWA is conducting c

Philippines: Mayon Volcano Summary of 24Hr Observation 01 July 2026 12:00 AM [EN/TL]

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Venezuela (República Bolivariana de): Terremoto / Earthquake - Municipios dentro del Estado - Municipalities within the State: Dependencias Federales (30 jun. 2026)

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Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #43 on the Effects of Mw 7.8 Earthquake Incident in Maasim, Sarangani as of 01 July 2026, 6AM

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Ghana: GHA: Flood - 06-2026 - Floods (2026-06-30)

. Description A catastrophic climate emergency struck Ghana's southern coastline on Monday, June 29, 2026, when torrential rains triggered devastating floods across the Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions. The relentless downpour, which began late the previous evening, completely paralyzed t

Benin: BEN: Flood - 06-2026 - flood (2026-07-01) [EN/FR]

. Description Depuis la fin du mois de juin 2026, la commune de Lokossa est confrontée à de graves inondations ayant touché plusieurs localités, entraînant d'importants dégâts matériels, agricoles et sociaux ainsi qu'une dégradation significative des conditions de vie des populations affectées. À la

CAR: MINUSCA strongly condemns the attack against Am Dafock and the firing targeting the Mission's base

. The Head of MINUSCA deplores the numerous people injured during these acts of violence, including three Zambian peacekeepers, one of whom was seriously injured while conducting a patrol to protect civilians. The injured peacekeepers immediately received first aid before being airlifted to appropri

Cameroon Food Security Outlook Update, June 2026 - January 2027: Conflict and high food prices sustain Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes despite harvest

. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected through September in Logone-et-Chari, Mayo-Sava, and Mayo-Tsanaga, driven by conflict and flooding. Households in Crisis will rise and peak during the June-August lean season, with some in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) as rising food price, low pur

Cuba | Hurricane Melissa - Operation Update #4 (MDRCU013)

. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Melissa originated as a tropical wave on 25 October 2025 and rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm by 28 October, reaching sustained winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and a central pressure of 892 millibars, ranking it among the most powerful hurrica

Mauritania | Population Movement Operation Update #3 (MDRMR017)

Countries: Mauritania, Mali . A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Through this Operations Update, the NS requests a 3-month extension to sustain the activities and scale up multisectoral interventions to address the urgent needs of both refugees and host communities up to 30 September 2026. This extension will al

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #3 (30 June 2026)

. This third Situation Report provides an updated overview of the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and outlines IOM’s ongoing and planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts. Highlights Official figures report at least 1,943 fatal

Viet Nam Central Flood 2025 - DREF Operational Update (MDRVN026)

. Description of the Event Date of event 23-11-2025 What happened, where and when? Since August 2025, Viet Nam has been impacted by successive typhoons, including Wipha, Kajiki, Bualoi, and Matmo, causing significant damage across several northern and north-central provinces. From late October throu

Philippines | Typhoons Tino and Uwan - DREF Operational Update (MDRPH057)

. Description of the Event Date of event 04-11-2025 What happened, where and when? Roughly a month after the devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu, another disaster battered the Visayas archipelago, compounding the dire living conditions of affected and vulnerable communities. In the

Viet Nam | Cyclone Typhoon Yagi - Final Report (MDRVN024)

. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Viet Nam is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location and extensive coastline, which expose the country to frequent typhoons, floods, and landslides. Over the reporting period, a series of severe hydrometeo

World: Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System Weekly Bulletin / Système de Surveillance Syndromic dans le Pacifique - Bulletin Hebdomadaire: W25 2026 (Jun 15 - Jun 21) [EN/FR]

Countries: World, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitca

Somalia 2026 Humanitarian Funding Overview (As of 30 June 2026)

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GIEWS Country Brief: Algeria 30-June-2026

. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Above-average cereal production forecast in 2026 supported by favourable weather conditions Cereal import requirements forecast at near-average level in 2026/27 Food price inflation increased in early 2026 Above-average cereal production forecast in 2026 supported by favoura

UNICEF Madagascar Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Cyclones FYTIA and GEZANI), 31 May 2026

. Highlights In less than two weeks in early 2026, Madagascar was struck by two successive cyclones: FYTIA in Boeny region on 31 January and GEZANI in Atsinanana region on 10 February, together affecting over 681,000 people and leaving 341,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance. Through UNI

Myanmar Health Cluster Bulletin June 2026

. Highlights Data collected between 1 February 2021 and 24 May 2026 by Insecurity Insight shows at least 1,939 attacks on health care, equivalent to one attack on health care every day, killing 175 health workers and arresting 931, damaging health facilities on at least 506 occasions. Between 1 and

UNICEF Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 5, 31 May 2026

Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . Highlights UNICEF continued supporting the delivery of essential health services across all 34 provinces through 2,393 static and 16 mobile health facilities, enabling more than 6.5 million people to access essential health services. UNI

Muslims Reject Christian Prayer House in Indonesia

On June 24, a group of Muslims attacked a prayer house in the Hegarmanah Indah Housing Complex in West Java, Indonesia, demanding that it be closed. The violent mob attacked several members of the church behind the prayer house and threatened to burn the gathering place down. The developer of the ho

WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 25; Date: 15 - 21 Jun 2026

Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY South Sudan continues to respond to eight concurrent public health threats amid the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Uganda's new EVD case after 16 days without one has increased South Sudan's importation risk, although no EVD