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Humanitarian Crisis
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United Nations Reports Hunger Driving Recruitment for Bandit Groups in Northern Nigeria
The UN World Food Programme reports that extreme hunger in northern Nigeria is pushing vulnerable individuals to join armed bandit groups to earn food and income as aid programs face severe funding cuts.
48 Die in Communal Violence in Niger State, Nigeria
A security report confirms 48 people were killed in Niger state, Nigeria, following a violent cycle of retaliatory attacks between herders and farmers.
WHO Reports Eastern Mediterranean Faces Half of Global Humanitarian Crisis
The WHO warns that the Eastern Mediterranean bears nearly half of the world's humanitarian burden, struggling with severe funding gaps and collapsing health systems in places like Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan.
Sudan Faces New Cholera Surge with 120 Lives Lost
A fresh cholera outbreak in Sudan has claimed 120 lives, exacerbated by ongoing civil conflict and the collapse of the country's healthcare system.
Rescue efforts struggle in Venezuela as post-quake optimism fades
Rescue operations in Venezuela reach a critical turning point as the window for finding survivors closes, with the death toll rising to 1,450 and public frustration mounting over relief efforts.
Caracas faces its darkest hour following devastating twin earthquakes
Venezuela faces a national crisis as recovery efforts for a dual earthquake tragedy are hampered by government inaction and a strained medical system.
Venezuelan Earthquake Death Toll Hits 920 with Tens of Thousands Missing
Following two major earthquakes in northern Venezuela, the confirmed death toll has reached 920, with over 50,000 people reported missing and international rescue teams struggling to reach survivors amidst local anger over the government's response.
Villages across Nigeria abandoned due to escalating insurgent violence
Escalating terrorist activity and kidnapping rings have forced thousands of Nigerians to abandon their rural homes, creating a wave of ghost settlements and humanitarian displacement across multiple states.
Venezuelan Mother Perishes Protecting Child During Earthquakes
A Venezuelan mother sacrificed her life to save her young daughter during recent twin earthquakes, which have claimed hundreds of lives.
Unexplained fatalities in DR Congo refugee camp raise Ebola concerns
A surge of at least 30 mysterious deaths at the Kigonze displacement camp in eastern DR Congo has alarmed aid groups, who fear a silent Ebola outbreak is spreading amid poor sanitary conditions.