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. In parallel, the Agency has also published an updated Practical Guide on Qualification which helps Member States decide who qualifies for refugee status and subsidiary protection status under the new rules. The European Union Agency for Asylum has just published a Practical Guide on a key element
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, India, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan . Protection of Humanitarian and UN Personnel, Premises and AssetsIn the 25 months since the adoption of the resolution, Insecurity Insight recorded
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. Situation Update • On 24 June 2026, two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela near Morón (Yaracuy), causing widespread destruction across Caracas and coastal areas, particularly affecting La Guaira. • The government has declared La Guaira a disaster zone, enabli
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. Introduction A Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape is a simple, low-cost tool used to assess whether a child is acutely malnourished. It is wrapped around the middle of the upper arm to measure its circumference in millimetres, providing a quick indication of nutritional status. MUAC tapes are
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. The response is transitioning from live rescue to recovery. Live rescues are now rare exceptions. Missing-persons estimates range from tens of thousands (unverified crowd-sourced registries cite 43,000 to 46,000), against no confirmed official figure. The UN is planning against a scenario of up to
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Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan .
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan .
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan .
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. Over several days of siege, more than 1,000 people were reportedly killed and nearly 67,000 displaced.1, 2 The attack cut off the coastal town, which is known internationally for hosting major liquefied natural gas projects. This had immediate and devastating consequences on residents and the heal
. Following the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, thousands of families have been affected by loss of life, injuries, displacement, damage to homes and disruption of essential services. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is scaling up its response and seeks USD
. • Two major earthquakes struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June, with the strongest impact reported in La Guaira and the Greater Caracas area. • As of 29 June, at least 1,719 people had been reported dead, more than 5,034 people injured and 15,866 were reported affected. Figures are expected to
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. The ICRC supported their efforts, with emergency assistance spanning water, health, forensic management and detainee welfare. Water supply So far, the ICRC has donated 18,400 water purification tablets to Venezuela's Ministry of Water (MPPAA), enabling the treatment of up to 755,000 litres of wate
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. CARACAS, 2 July 2026 — Children affected by last week’s earthquakes in Venezuela are facing increasing health risks as many families in shelters and temporary settlements lack access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, Save the Children said. Aid agencies are racing to deliver hygiene
. 1\. Background and Context 1.1 Current Epidemiological Situation The outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEVD) was declared on 15 May 2026 in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Epidemiological investigations indicate that the outbreak likely originated in the m
. Areas where food aid was suspended due to funding shortfalls are hardest hit. ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations World Food Programme warned today that Nigeria’s food security crisis is worsening faster than previously anticipated. Conflict is driving hunger in some northern states, particularly
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. HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR FOR UKRAINE, MATTHIAS SCHMALE, CONDEMNS ONE OF THE LARGEST RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON KYIV CITY DURING THE WAR Last night, many of Kyiv's three million residents and thousands more across the region spent up to 11 hours in shelters or taking cover at home to the terrifying sounds
. HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR FOR UKRAINE, MATTHIAS SCHMALE, CONDEMNS ONE OF THE LARGEST RUSSIAN ATTACKS ON KYIV CITY DURING THE WAR Last night, many of Kyiv's three million residents and thousands more across the region spent up to 11 hours in shelters or taking cover at home to the terrifying sounds
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Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan . Context Large-scale returns of Afghans from Pakistan continue to add pressure on Afghanistan’s already fragile humanitarian and protection environment. Nearly two years since the initial announcement of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan, the impact of these
Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan . Context Large-scale returns of Afghans from Pakistan continue to add pressure on Afghanistan’s already fragile humanitarian and protection environment. Nearly two years since the initial announcement of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan, the impact of these
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