News Monitor

Overcrowded displacement sites, insufficient access to safe water and sanitation facilities, compounded by the effects of heavy rains and flooding, remain the primary drivers of the outbreak.

The report details the still-rising number of civilian casualties, continued executions and torture of prisoners of war, and efforts by Russia to solidify its control of occupied Ukrainian territory.

In Malawi, UNHCR and the government have identified around 2,000 who crossed in the past week and another 1,000 in Eswatini, comprising of refugees and asylum seekers of various nationalities.

Aid organizations in Yemen are deeply concerned about the airstrikes on key infrastructure, including Sana’a International Airport, power stations in Sana’a and Hodeidah, and seaports near Hodeidah.

Approximately 77,000 people, including 10,000 displaced, are affected in Amhara region, with 79% of pregnant and lactating women and 70% of children experiencing acute malnourishment.

While the top ten focuses on financial costs - usually higher in richer countries - some of the most devastating extreme weather events hit poorer nations, which have the least resources to respond.

18.2 million children were born into hunger due to conflict, displacement, extreme weather, and rising food costs, marking a 5% increase from 2023 and a 19% increase from 2019.

The systematic dismantling of the health system and a siege for over 80 days on North Gaza puts the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk.

The systematic dismantling of the health system and a siege for over 80 days on North Gaza puts the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk.

At least 473 million children—more than one in six globally—now live in areas affected by conflict, with the world experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.

At least 473 million children—more than one in six globally—now live in areas affected by conflict, with the world experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.

More than 78 missiles and 106 drones were deployed in the Christmas Day assault, particularly affecting thermal power plants and boiler stations providing heating to homes.

Research found around 103 million school-aged children living in 34 of the countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected or fragile missed out on education in 2024.

Research found around 103 million school-aged children living in 34 of the countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected or fragile missed out on education in 2024.

Key activities include distributing essential household items, conducting cash distributions, providing water, sanitation and health services, and implementing safeguarding protection strategies.

43% of Ukrainian children experience psychosocial distress, including anxiety, dread, and irritability. The war has put 1.4 million, at risk of mental health conditions.

The humanitarian outlook remains dire due to economic hardship and climate shocks. More than half the population requires humanitarian support, making it the world's second-largest humanitarian crisis.

“The community’s cooperation and determination were essential to achieving this,” says Marwan Taher, MSF’s project coordinator in Rokero. Malnutrition and other health issues must be addressed.

UNHCR has scaled up its response to address the rapidly growing needs of those newly arrived. Some 60,000 refugees have received critical relief items including mattresses, blankets and personal hygiene kits.