South Sudan Faces Escalating Hunger Crisis in 2026
IRC warns of worsening hunger in South Sudan due to conflict, floods, and economic challenges, urging immediate global intervention in 2026.
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IRC warns of worsening hunger in South Sudan due to conflict, floods, and economic challenges, urging immediate global intervention in 2026.
Colombia condemns U.S. military action in Venezuela, prepares for refugee influx and calls for international intervention. CGTN reports on escalating tensions.
UN reports over 1 million Gazans urgently need shelter amid winter storms and worsening sanitation crisis, despite post-ceasefire aid efforts.
Israel enforces ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza, drawing UN warnings of humanitarian crisis escalation as winter strains aid efforts.
UN launches $1.71B appeal for Afghanistan’s 2026 crisis, targeting 21.9M in need amid climate shocks and mass returnee influx.
China announces humanitarian assistance for displaced residents along Cambodia-Thailand border following a recent ceasefire agreement, as regional talks emphasize stability.
Severe storm exacerbates Gaza’s humanitarian crisis as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas face critical challenges. Two fatalities reported amid infrastructure collapse.
China announces humanitarian aid to Cambodia for displaced people along border areas following high-level talks, amid ongoing regional stability efforts mediated in Yunnan.
UN declares Gaza famine over but warns 100,000 still face catastrophic food conditions. Ceasefire eases aid access, but winter floods and political tensions threaten stability.
EU immigration policies have redirected migration flows to transit countries like Tunisia, leaving asylum seekers in legal limbo amid growing humanitarian concerns on International Migrants Day 2025.
China deploys 12th peacekeeping unit to South Sudan, continuing 2025’s humanitarian efforts with 70+ aid missions and medical support for 1,000+ residents.
Experts from China and Germany emphasized multilateral cooperation in development and humanitarian aid at the 2025 Human Rights Forum in Beijing.
Hamas has declared Gaza a ‘disaster zone’, warning of an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe amid ongoing conflict. Over 61,000 people have been killed, with essential resources running out and millions displaced.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, vows to continue its aid efforts despite an Israeli ban prohibiting its operations, which came into effect on Thursday.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges the U.S. to exempt critical aid from its foreign assistance pause, highlighting concerns for vulnerable communities worldwide.
Gaza enters a new phase focused on reconstruction as humanitarian aid surges into the region. Senior Hamas officials announce initiatives to rebuild and alleviate the hardships faced by residents.
Over 900 aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, the UN reports, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold, offering a critical lifeline amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
Displaced Gazans are returning home as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold. The Rafah crossing has reopened, allowing vital humanitarian aid into Gaza. Released Israeli hostages are receiving medical care.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that despite the ceasefire, humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza continues to face significant challenges, during a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon.
Egypt is coordinating to open the Rafah crossing to allow international aid into Gaza after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.