Nous, Ministres des Affaires étrangères et représentants des États et organisations internationales et régionales réunis à Paris (France) afin de soutenir les initiatives de paix pour le Soudan [1],...
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Ministerial meeting for advancing the Sudan peace initiatives (Paris, 15 April2024): Declaration of Principles on the occasion of the “International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and the Neighbouring Countries”
We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the States and international and regional organizations assembled in Paris, France, in order to advance the peace initiatives for Sudan...
Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Janez Lenarčič on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, have issued the following statement: "It is essential to avoid any further escalation in the...
Kazakhstan + 1 more
Kazakhstan, Russia | Floods update - DG ECHO Daily Map | 17/04/2024
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Central African Republic – Complex Emergency (DG ECHO) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 April 2024)
Local authorities and media reported today that 14 civilians were killed on Sunday 14 April by the UPC armed group in the village of Kologbota, located about 30 km from Bakouma city, in the Mbomou...
Thailand - Severe Weather (ADINet, TMD) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 April 2024)
Since 12 April, heavy rain and strong winds have been affecting some regions of Thailand (particularly the northern areas) causing widespread damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information...
Indonesia - Volcanic Eruption (BNPB, GDACS) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 April 2024)
Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), increased its volcanic activity on 16-17 April with explosions and emission of volcanic ash and lava. The...
Afghanistan + 1 more
Afghanistan, Pakistan - Severe weather and floods, update (media, NOAA-CPC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 17 April 2024)
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are still affecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damages. As of 17 April, media report 62 fatalities in...
Joint Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell and Commissioner Lenarčič on the occasion of the High-Level pledging Conference to address the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
On the occasion of the High-Level Pledging Conference taking place in Geneva and convened by Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, the United Nations, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and...
Afghanistan + 1 more
Afghanistan, Pakistan | Recent severe weather and flooding - DG ECHO Daily Map | 16/04/2024
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EU hosts high-level meeting on Ukraine to address the humanitarian response
Today, the EU hosted the Fourth Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting in Brussels to take stock of the most pressing humanitarian challenges in war-torn Ukraine. The meeting was opened by...
Democratic Republic of Congo - Landslide (media, NOAA CPC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 16 April 2024)
A huge landslide caused by heavy rainfall occurred in Idiofa Town, in Kwilu Province in the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 13 April, resulting in casualties and damage. Media...
Oman - Flash floods, update (Civil Aviation Authority, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 16 April 2024)
Heavy rainfall affected north-eastern Oman (in particular the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate) over the period 14-15 April, causing flash floods and resulting in more casualties and damage. According...
Indonesia - Landslide, update (BNPB, BMKG) (ECHO Daily Flash of 16 April 2024)
After the huge landslide triggered by heavy rainfall that occurred across the Tana Toraja Regency (South Sulawesi Province, central Indonesia) on 13 April, the number of casualties has increased. The...
Tanzania - Floods, update (media, Meteo Tanzania) (ECHO Daily Flash of 16 April 2024)
Over the past two weeks, heavy rainfall has been affecting Tanzania, causing floods and landslides, and resulting in casualties and damage. As of 15 April, according to media reports, at least 58...
Pakistan - Severe weather, update (media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 16 April 2024)
Heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms continue to affect Pakistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damage. According to media, as of 15 April, at least 49 people...
Afghanistan - Floods (DG ECHO, media, local authorities, NOOA, AMA) (ECHO Daily Flash of 16 April 2024)
Heavy rainfall continues to affect large parts of Afghanistan. Rainfall started on 12 April, causing floods, flash floods and several heavy rain-related incidents. The floods have affected the...
Supporting Palestinian communities affected by settler violence in the West Bank
In recent years, violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank has been on the rise. On average, 3 settler-related incidents occurred per day in the first 8 months of...
EU commits €896 million in total humanitarian and development funding for Sudan
One year since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, the EU co-hosted today with France and Germany the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and neighbouring countries. The aim of the...
World | Temperature Anomalies in March 2024 - DG ECHO Daily Map | 15/04/2024
According to Copernicus Climate Change Service/ECMWF, March 2024 was the warmest March since 1850 when records began. It marks the tenth consecutive month where temperatures have been hotter than...