humanitarian crisis
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 Despite Ceasefire: Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis Persists
Nov 30, 2025 02:51 am CST
The Gaza health ministry reports over 70,000 deaths in the two-year Israel-Hamas conflict, with 354 Palestinians killed since the October 10 ceasefire began. Despite the hostage exchanges between both sides, Gaza continues to face a devastating humanitarian crisis while the fragile US-brokered ceasefire remains in place.
Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency as Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Reaches 132 with 176 Missing
Nov 29, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Sri Lanka has declared a national emergency following devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with 132 confirmed deaths and 176 people missing. The catastrophe has destroyed over 15,000 homes and displaced 78,000 residents into temporary shelters. With one-third of the country lacking electricity and clean water, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has invoked emergency powers and appealed for international assistance as rescue operations continue amid widespread infrastructure damage.
Education Amid Ruins: Gaza Children Return to School Without Basic Resources
Nov 27, 2025 12:04 pm CST
After two years of conflict, Palestinian children in Gaza are returning to makeshift classrooms with no books, chairs, or basic supplies. Despite navigating through ruins and performing daily survival tasks like collecting water and waiting for bread, students like 11-year-old Layan Haji express joy at resuming their education. With 97% of Gaza's schools damaged, international organizations are establishing temporary learning spaces and addressing psychological trauma through play-based education.
Sudan's Military Chief Rejects US-Backed Peace Plan as RSF Agrees to Humanitarian Truce
Nov 25, 2025 04:38 am CST
Sudan's 30-month civil war faces new complications as General Abdel-Fattah Burhan rejects a US-led ceasefire proposal accepted by the rival Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has killed over 40,000 people and displaced 14 million, creating the world's largest humanitarian emergency. International mediators continue pushing for resolution despite growing tensions between Sudan's military and alleged UAE backing of paramilitary forces.
ISIS Expands in Mozambique Following US Aid Withdrawal: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Nov 24, 2025 03:31 pm CST
Following the termination of USAID programs in Mozambique under President Trump's executive order, ISIS violence has surged in the impoverished Cabo Delgado province. Local communities face increased attacks, mass displacement, and collapsed humanitarian networks while critical development programs for at-risk youth have disappeared, creating ideal recruitment conditions for extremists despite potential economic opportunities from offshore gas developments.
Red Cross Faces Critical Budget Cut and Staff Reductions as Global Humanitarian Funding Declines
Nov 22, 2025 12:20 am CST
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is implementing a 17% budget reduction for 2026 and cutting approximately 2,900 positions worldwide due to declining donations. This comes at a time when global conflicts exceed 130 active situations and humanitarian needs are surging, forcing the organization to prioritize operations in critical zones like Sudan, Ukraine, and Palestinian territories amid a worsening international aid funding crisis.
27 Killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas Exchange Ceasefire Violation Accusations
Nov 20, 2025 07:08 am CST
Israeli airstrikes killed 27 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire began last month. Both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the truce, with Israel claiming militants fired upon troops while Hamas denounced the attacks as a dangerous escalation. The violence occurs amid complicated peace plan implementation efforts and continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.
Over 150 Palestinians Detained for 12 Hours at South African Airport Due to Documentation Issues
Nov 14, 2025 05:51 pm CST
South African authorities faced criticism after detaining over 150 Palestinians, including families and a pregnant woman, for 12 hours due to travel documentation issues. The passengers, believed to be from Gaza, arrived on a charter flight at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport without proper exit stamps and accommodation details. They were eventually allowed to disembark after government intervention and assistance from the NGO Gift of the Givers, with many now seeking asylum in South Africa.
Fleeing Horror: Survivors Recount Brutal Violence and Mass Exodus from Sudan's El-Fasher
Nov 14, 2025 02:49 pm CST
Refugees from Sudan's El-Fasher describe harrowing escapes amid intensified violence as the Rapid Support Forces captured the city after an 18-month siege. Nearly 90,000 people have fled in just two weeks, facing extortion at checkpoints and witnessing horrific scenes of death. The ongoing civil war has displaced almost 12 million people and created what the UN calls the world's most extensive hunger crisis.
Israel Blocks Critical Medical Supplies Needed for UNICEF's Gaza Children Vaccination Campaign
Nov 11, 2025 09:47 pm CST
UNICEF reports that Israel is blocking 1.6 million syringes and other essential medical supplies from entering Gaza, hampering a critical vaccination campaign for over 40,000 children. Despite a fragile ceasefire, humanitarian organizations continue to face significant obstacles in delivering necessary aid to address malnutrition and prevent disease outbreaks among Gaza's vulnerable population.