insert_link Africa DRC violence resumes despite Doha peace agreement Truck carrying people in the DRC (Photo: GUERCHOM NDEBO/AFP via Getty Images) Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The clashes, which took place in North Kivu province, have intensified tensions in the region already plagued by years of armed conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link Africa 11 Million internally displaced in Sudan Rising violence and new atrocities in Sudan have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, with over 11 million people displaced amid reports of mass killings and widespread sexual violence, according to UN officials. “The situation in Sudan is catastrophic; there’s no other way to describe it. Hunger, disease, and sexual violence are rampant. For the people of Sudan, this is a living nightmare,” warned Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Sudan Crisis Displaces Over 14 Million The International Organization for Migration reported Tuesday that more than 14 million people have been displaced due to the crisis in Sudan, with 11 million internally displaced and 3.1 million having fled across borders. Reuters says, IOM's Director-General Amy Pope highlighted a recent surge, with 200,000 additional people fleeing since last month. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon The United Nations says it has detected the first case of cholera in Northern Lebanon, sparking fears of an outbreak amongst those displaced by the war. Since the start of intense fighting in Lebanon, many have fled to the northern parts of the country. According to official UN data some 1.2 million people have so far been uprooted. Jody Jacobs has more. today18 October, 2024
insert_link World Greek Prime Minister criticizes German migration restrictions The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has criticized Germany's plan to tighten migration restrictions. On Monday Berlin will begin implementing a policy aimed to curb irregular migration. William Denselow reports from Brussels. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced on Monday that the country would reinstate checks at all land borders to curb irregular migration. On Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk slammed Germany over the move, saying: “Such […] today12 September, 2024
insert_link World UNHCR Ipsos poll shows strong support for refugees Attitudes towards refugees are hardening in some Western countries, however, a survey on attitudes towards refugees across the Global North and South shows that three-quarters of adults continue to believe that those fleeing war or persecution should be able to seek safety in other countries. The findings of the survey conducted by Ipsos – one of the world's leading market research companies – are released just ahead of World Refugee […] today19 June, 2024
insert_link World Greek coastguard blamed for migrant deaths The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over three years, witnesses say, including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water. The nine, according to the BBC, are among more than 40 people alleged to have died as a result of being forced out of Greek territorial waters, or taken back out to sea after reaching Greek islands. The Greek coastguard told BBC […] today17 June, 2024
insert_link Africa U.S to announce additional $100 million in aid to respond to Sudan conflict The United States is set to unveil an extra $100 million in aid on Sunday to address the conflict in Sudan, as per a statement reviewed by Reuters. This move by Washington aims to encourage international action ahead of the war's anniversary. According to the statement by Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the additional funding, initially disclosed by Reuters, will be directed towards emergency food […] today15 April, 2024
insert_link World 38 Migrants dead off the coast of Djibouti At least 38 migrants, including women and children, have lost their lives in a shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti on Tuesday and although 22 people were saved by local fishermen, six others remain missing and are presumed dead. UN migration agency’s Yvonne Ndege says this was far from an isolated tragedy. today10 April, 2024
