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Tanzania + 1 more
More than 2,000 Burundian asylum seekers arrive in Tanzania
UNHCR continues to advocate for keeping the borders open, and encouraging local populations to provide assistance to the asylum seekers and alert the authorities of their arrival.
World + 4 more
New satellite imagery interpretation guide focuses on displaced population camps
The guide provides case studies of camps in East Africa and the Middle East specifically intended to teach and guide analyzing satellite imagery for humanitarian purposes.
Myanmar launches largest-ever vaccination campaign, reaching 17.4 million children
Even in areas of conflict, such as Rakhine and Kachin, unprecedented mobilization of health staff, volunteers and community leaders helped coverage reach levels comparable to the national average.
Nepal + 5 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights earthquakes in Nepal, China and Papua New Guinea
The Nepali government reports more than 7,276 people killed and over 14,362 injured, while more than 6,000 people have been evacuated in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
More than three million people in north-east Nigeria need urgent food aid
Almost the entire population in Borno is expected to be in crisis or Phase 3 of the Integrated Phase Classification scale. Parts of Adamawa and Yobe will also be in crisis through to the main harvest in October 2015.
Humanitarian Action Plan seeks $13.5 million for Vanuatu cyclone response
The Plan builds on and replaces the Flash Appeal launched on 24 March, and focuses on the remaining life-saving and protection needs of 158,000 people in 23 islands over the next three months.
UN and partners step up relief efforts as Ramadi displacement stabilizes
Humanitarian partners put the currently assessed displacement figure at just over 74,000 people. Ongoing insecurity elsewhere in Anbar Governorate continues to undermine the ability of aid agencies to respond appropriately.
Drought hits displaced people in Zamboanga
Lack of water makes it difficult to maintain sanitation facilities and to fetch water in IDP sites. The WASH Cluster stepped up assistance, but long-term solutions to the displacement remain a challenge.
OCHA and ECHO call on international community to strengthen support for Nepal
Funding is needed immediately to continue the relief operations as the monsoon season is likely to become an added logistical challenge to the provision of humanitarian assistance.
Tanzania + 1 more
26,000 Burundians seek asylum in neighboring countries since beginning of April
Access to refugee hosting areas in Burundi remains difficult, although UNHCR is in telephone contact with leaders of different refugee communities.
Escalating conflict in Darfur and South Kordofan continues to limit access to food
An estimated 3.7 million people in Sudan face Crisis and Stressed levels of acute food insecurity. The number is likely to reach 4.2 million during the July to September peak lean season.
Using unarmed civilian protection to reduce violence in conflict zones
Unarmed civilian protection is done without the use of, or reliance on, weapons, and is based on prioritizing the building of relationships over the employment of power.
Mozambique + 3 more
Malawi reports drop in new cholera cases, but fatality rate remains high
In Mozambique, the number of new cholera cases remains high with 292 reported over the past week. Zimbabwe registered five new cases, following a month with no new confirmed cases.
Nigeria + 3 more
WFP air transport services to ensure humanitarian access to northeast Nigeria
Limited funding, the heavily congested port in Douala, Cameroon, and lengthy administrative procedures at this port affect WFP operations. Insecurity and access difficulties are also factors.
Urgent need for humanitarian assistance and aid supplies in Yemen
Not only are people dealing with the impact of violence and insecurity, some are struggling to reach hospitals, so are dying of treatable conditions. Hospitals desperately need supplies, says MSF.
Türkiye + 1 more
Protecting the future for Syrian refugee children in Turkey
If they are not recognized as citizens by any country, these children will be stateless and may not have the right to attend school, access health care, work legally, or vote.
Conflict abates in some areas while fighting continues in Myanmar's Kachin and Northern Shan
Since the beginning of 2015, over 20,000 people have been displaced in Kachin and Northern Shan States. Many have been able to return to their villages. 3,500 remain in IDP sites
Concern grows over spikes in malnutrition, measles in Ethiopia
There is a 93 per cent resource shortfall ($25.4 million) for the third round of food rations expected to be distributed in June-July, which is the height of the hunger season.
147,500 still displaced after January floods in Malawi
About 80 per cent of the displaced populations’ houses are either damaged or destroyed, which is the highest impediment to return.