Abrupt deterioration in security situation as result of the Ninewa crisis displaces about 500,000 people and the number is expected to rise significantly in the coming days.
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Humanitarian operations may cease due to lack of funding
The donor community was briefed on UN assistance to those affected by the conflict in Anbar. Resources are rapidly diminishing as the Strategic Response Plan is just 10 per cent funded.
Fallujah hospital reportedly shut down - latest Anbar crisis situation report
Many health professionals are not reporting to duty, fearing for their safety. In recent days the hospital has reportedly been suffering from rounds of rocket and bomb attacks.
Abu Ghraib district exposed to high risk of water-borne illnesses and infectious diseases
Recent flooding, as well as overcrowding, poor conditions of health facilities and poor hygiene and sanitation have created an unsafe environment for the population.
Response to Abu Ghraib floods further strains limited resources
The UN coordinated efforts to provide urgent life-saving items which included food parcels, core relief items, and hygiene/family kits. Almost 73,000 families are displaced by the Anbar crisis.
Survey reveals food insecurity among displaced families in Anbar province
The preliminary findings of the food security survey commissioned by WFP reveals 79% of IDP families are food insecure and in need of food assistance.
Clashes in Anbar continue; now more than 71,000 families displaced
IDPs are reluctant to register: they fear potential reprisal from their own communities or being targeted for arrest and/or detention. In Baghdad, some are reported to be harassed or being labeled as “terrorists”.
Iraq reports first polio case since January 2000
Iraq is considered as being the most vulnerable neighboring country given its proximity with Der Al-Zour province in Syria where most of the wild poliovirus cases were identified.
Armed clashes continue in Anbar
The spillover of insecurity to other provinces has led to further displacement and multiple registrations for displaced families causing inaccurate figures.
Number of displaced families rises to 68,333
As the crisis situation continues to escalate and spread, not only are the numbers of IDPs increasing but their needs are also growing rapidly. UN agencies have been receiving increased requests for assistance.
Needs of displaced people in Anbar become more acute
As the displacement prolongs, IDPs are quickly exhausting their existing resources and become more vulnerable. Almost half of Fallujah's residents have reportedly left towards safer areas in other parts of Anbar.
Anbar remains highly active with continuing fighting between ISF and Daash
Number of displaced continues to rise with the Government recording 62,679 families displaced so far with a worrying increase of 13,000 families in the space of four days.
Number of Anbar displaced continues to rise
Access to IDP locations and safe passage for humanitarian aid remains difficult as many roads are closed due to military operations. The government has recorded 49,393 displaced families.
UN convoys encounter difficulties at military check points
Heightened military operations are leading to further displacement, limiting access and causing continuing difficulties with deliveries of aid and the conduct of assessments.
Number of displaced civilians continues to increase in Anbar
Conflict continues in the province with 37,283 families currently recorded as displaced. UN agencies are responding with critical relief items, including shelter, food and vaccinations.