The inter-agency aid operation will bring food, sanitation and hygiene supplies, nutrition and health assistance to Rukban. Some 10,000 children will be vaccinated against Measles, Polio and other deadly diseases.
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Up to 15,000 civilians remain trapped in Syria's Ar-Raqqa city
The humanitarian situation inside the city remains dire, with a majority of the remaining population reportedly facing deteriorating humanitarian, health, living and security conditions.
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Humanitarian and protection situation remains extremely difficult for civilians in Syria
"An estimated 20,000 to 50,000 people remain inside Raqqa city, and their situation is perilous – there is no way for them to get out," Deputy Relief Chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
Ar-Raqqa: Massive displacement continues due to fighting, heavy airstrikes
Since 1 April, the number of displaced people tops 190,000, nearly 20,000 fled last month alone. Humanitarian situation has been significantly deteriorating inside the city, protection for trapped civilians remains of high concern.
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More than 100,000 people displaced by flooding in 11 states
Heavy rains, compounded by the breakdown of dams in some states, caused floods in 11 states across Nigeria. The National Orientation Agency says 53 people died.
Latest humanitarian snapshot focuses on displacement, landmine contamination and violence against children
Colombia's propensity for natural disasters combined with the long-running armed conflict creates a double vulnerability for much of the population.
Colombia: Increasing mass displacements affect indigenous communities in need of humanitarian assistance
HIGHLIGHTS Mass displacements are rising in 2012, mostly affecting indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities in need of humanitarian assistance. Increased armed actions are causing serious humanitarian consequences including civilian casualties and displacements. Conflict-related events are leading...
Colombia: Humanitarian indicators deteriorated in 2011; numbers of IDPs and mass displacement events up
HIGHLIGHTS IDPs included in the official registry increased by 7 per cent in 2011, according to preliminary figures. A total of 144,109 new IDPs were registered in 2011. The number of victims of explosive devices in 2011 decreased, as compared with 2010. However, the number of victims under 18...
Colombia: Varios departamentos registran una doble afectación por la emergencia invernal y el conflicto armado
I. PRIORIDADES/PUNTOS DESTACADOS Desde el 1 de septiembre hasta el 29 de noviembre de 2011, las lluvias afectaron a 410.420 personas y causaron 105 muertos. Los departamentos del Cesar, Chocó, Córdoba y Norte de Santander registran una doble afectación por la emergencia invernal y por las...
Colombia: 318.387 personas afectadas y 96 muertos por intensas lluvias desde el 1 de Septiembre
I. PRIORIDADES/PUNTOS DESTACADOS Desde el 1 de septiembre hasta el 13 de noviembre de 2011, las lluvias afectaron a 318.387 personas y causaron 96 muertos. Se registra afectación generalizada en varias regiones del país, siendo Sucre, Chocó, Cesar, Magdalena y La Guajira los departamentos que...
Colombia: Current rainy season trends similar to last year's with almost 295,000 affected
KEY HIGHLIGHTS: – Civilian population caught between armed confrontations in Cauca. Military operations registered over the past several weeks, which are likely to continue, have had serious consequences for the civilian population trapped by hostilities. Armed confrontations triggered mass...
Colombia: La segunda ola invernal del año ya afectó a más de 281 mil personas
Este informe es un producto de la Sala de Situación Humanitaria. Cubre el período del 18/10/2011 al 03/11/2011 El IDEAM informó que oficialmente se dio inicio a la segunda Ola Invernal y es muy posible el regreso del Fenómeno de la Niña. Desde el 1 de Septiembre hasta el 31 de Octubre de...