Operation Start Date: 10-01-2023 Operational End Date: 30-04-2023 Description of the Event Date of event 2022-12-25 What happened, where and when? On 25 December 2022, a significant fire incident...
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Surviving the flames in Nigeria's Annur camp
In the middle of Annur camp, in north-east Nigeria, a lone tree stands as a stark reminder of a devastating inferno. Its charred bark tells a haunting tale that traces back to 8 March 2023, a date...
Nigeria Situation Report, 12 December 2023
HIGHLIGHTS Borno State Government set to close more IDP camps. Heightened insecurity in Borno and Yobe States. COP28: Addressing growing climate change concerns in north-east Nigeria. Situation...
Nigeria Situation Report, 20 November 2023
HIGHLIGHTS (20 Nov 2023) October Cadre Harmonisé analysis projects that nearly 4.4 million people will face severe hunger from June to August 2024 in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. Floods leave...
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Navigating Resilient Post-Disaster Recovery in Asia and the Pacific
Navigating Resilient Post-Disaster Recovery in Asia and the Pacific addresses the importance of resilient recovery in the aftermath of disasters, emphasizing the Asia and Pacific region while holding...
Nigeria Situation Report, 18 July 2023
HIGHLIGHTS Food and nutrition crisis leaves people desperately in need of assistance. Poor rains threaten farming activities in Borno, Yobe states. 1.6 million school-aged children need access to...
Nigeria Situation Report, 17 June 2023
HIGHLIGHTS (17 Jun 2023) Alarming surge in malnutrition cases among children under five. Measles outbreak claims the lives of more than 50 children since February. Thousands of internally displaced...
SARD Flash Report 22: Earthquake in NW Syria (25 May 2023)
Situation Overview A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on February 6th, 2023, causing widespread death and destruction. It was one of the most powerful earthquakes in...
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Nigeria Situation Report, 25 May 2023
HIGHLIGHTS Aid organizations seek US$396.1 million for lean season food security and nutrition multisectoral crisis response. Alarming increase in severe acute malnutrition levels recorded in Borno...
Bangladesh + 1 more
Qatar Charity rebuilds 326 homes for Rohingya refugees
Qatar Charity has started to rebuild 326 homes for Rohingya refugees in Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, which were destroyed due to a fire that broke out in the refugee camp last March...
Nigeria Situation Report, 20 Apr 2023
HIGHLIGHTS An estimated 4.3 million people at risk of hunger in north-east Nigeria this lean season (June-August). Disease outbreaks stretch an already threadbare healthcare system. Adamawa State...
Sierra Leone: Funkia Fire Incident, DREF Application (MDRSL014)
Description of the Event What happened, where and when? A large fire incident occurred on December 25, 2022 (Christmas Day) in one of the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society program communities – England...
Increasing resilience in Susan’s Bay
UNOPS is working with the government of Japan to help the largest informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone build back better after devastating fires. Susan’s Bay has been battling the...
Disaster Risk Reduction in the Federated States of Micronesia - Status Report
Introduction Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) consists of 647 small islands in the Western Pacific. It comprises four semi-autonomous states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. FSM has 273.5 square...
Millions committed to help flood survivors
In the midst of the disaster left by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, SASSA has provided Social Relief Distress (SRD) to more than 3 000 affected individuals, to the tune of almost R5...
Bangladesh + 1 more
AHP Bangladesh Consortium Field Story: New and improved health post rises from the ashes in Cox’s Bazar
On 19 March 2021, due to an electrical short circuit, a fire started at one of Save the Children’s health posts in Cox’s Bazar. The facility supports the primary health care of Rohingya refugees...
Les incendies des classes en paillote sont un tragique rappel des défis du système éducatif
On en dénombre plus de 36 000 classes en paillote au Niger. Pour les remplacer, les partenaires doivent travailler ensemble à une solution de long terme qui garantira la sécurité des enfants et de...
School fire accidents are a tragic reminder of the structural challenges the education system faces
There are more than 36'000 classrooms built of straw in Niger and getting rid of them requires all partners to work together towards a long-term solution that will guarantee children’s safety and...
UN Inter-Agency Team support Hargeisa fire response needs assessment [EN/SO]
Hargeisa – A week has passed since a blaze destroyed the Waheen market in Hargeisa. The impact of the devastating fire is still being felt, with many local businesspeople reeling from its impact. “My...
Iraq + 1 more
ISHM: June 3 - 10, 2021
Key Takeaways: Iraqi and US Commanders Hold Security Talks; Controversial PMF Commander Released For Lack Of Evidence; IHEC Disqualifies 135 Candidates – Between June 4-8, PM Kadhimi and other Iraqi...