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OCHA
Half a million people in Syria gradually regain access to safe water
Repairs have been made to the Alouk water station, which serves 400,000 Syrians. Generators are now being used to supply water to the population, including displacement camps.
Iraq + 1 other
NRC
Syrian refugees fleeing to Iraq as ceasefire about to expire, others are trapped in the country
In the last 24 hours, around 1,736 refugees crossed into Iraq according to Kurdish authorities - the highest number to cross in one day, since the beginning of the military operation.
DR Congo + 9 others
WHO
Ten African countries endorse cross-border collaboration framework on Ebola outbreak preparedness and response
Setting up a mechanism for cross-border collaboration and the sharing of assets will contribute to the mitigation of suffering and minimize the social and economic impact of disease outbreaks.
Disaster:DR Congo: Ebola Outbreak - Aug 2018
World + 14 others
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UNICEF
Lack of funding leaves millions of children in conflict and disaster zones at risk
To date, UNICEF has only received about half of the US$4.16 billion needed to meet the basic health, education, nutrition and protection needs of 41 million children this year.
Somalia + 2 others
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NRC
Conflict and drought displace 300,000 people in Somalia so far this year
Disaster:Somalia: Drought - 2015-2019
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MSF
People stranded, cut off from care in severe flooding in South Sudan
Disaster:South Sudan: Floods - Jun 2019
World + 30 others
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UNDP
More than 90 per cent of African migrants would make perilous Europe journey again, despite risks
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Oxfam
Up to 15 million Yemenis see water supplies cut amid fuel crisis
Disaster:Yemen: Cholera Outbreak - Oct 2016
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OCHA
Seasonal rain causes floods in riverine areas in Somalia
Disaster:Somalia: Floods - Oct 2019
© UNOCHA/Giles Clarke
ECHO
