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Yemen |
Cyclone Tej Displaces Thousands in Yemen: IOM ReportBetween October 23 and 25, 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Yemen's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) recorded a total of 3,689 households, comprising 22,… Full Story |
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22,134 |
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Palestinian Territories
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IFRC statement on the evacuation order of Al Quds hospital in GazaStatement by The Palestinian IFRC:We are deeply alarmed to hear that the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) teams at the Al-Quds hospital have again this morning been told to… Full Story |
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14,000 |
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Palestinian Territories
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Gazza Rocked by starvation due to Fuel blockade by IsraelIn a dire situation, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza face worsening conditions as severe fuel shortages threaten to disrupt vital humanitarian operations, including… Full Story |
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630,000 |
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Palestinian Territories
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Helping to bring stability in the Middle EastSet up in May 1948, UNTSO was the first ever peacekeeping operation established by the United Nations. Since then, UNTSO military observers have remained in the Middle East to… Full Story |
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Palestinian Territories
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WHO statement on attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital and reported large-scale casualtiesWHO strongly condemns the attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. The hospital was operational, with patients, health and care givers, and internally… Full Story |
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Lebanon
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Ein El Hilweh campThe camp’s inhabitants originally came in 1948, mostly from coastal Palestinian towns. The camp also hosts a large number of Palestine Refugees displaced from other parts of… Full Story |
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50,000 |
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Palestinian Territories
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UNRWA Palestinian Refuge827M+PG8, طولكرم,شارع الوكاله,المخيم, Tulkarm |
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Palestinian Territories
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GAZA ABYSS: CIVILIANS ARE DYING AT THE WORLD’S WATCHAMMAN/EAST JERUSALEM,“As Gaza remains under heavy bombardment with Israel tightening its grip over the overpopulated Strip, it is left to the UN and humanitarians to protect… Full Story |
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2,300,000 |
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Palestinian Territories
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Humanitarian Crisis Looms in Gaza as Israel Implements BlockadeThe Gaza Strip is facing a dire humanitarian catastrophe as an ongoing conflict intensifies, coupled with a complete blockade on essential supplies, including electricity, fuel,… Full Story |
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1,260,000 |
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Palestinian Territories
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Lifesaving WHO health supplies land in Egypt for people-in-need in Gaza14 October 2023, Cairo, Egypt – A plane carrying 78 cubic metres of health supplies from WHO’s logistics hub in Dubai has landed in Al-Arish airport in Egypt. The supplies will be… Full Story |
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300,000 |
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Afghanistan
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western AfghanistanA powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck approximately 40 kilometers west of Herat City in Herat Province, western Afghanistan, at around 11:00 local time… Full Story |
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11,066 |
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Jordan
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Helping to bring stability in the Middle EastSet up in May 1948, UNTSO was the first ever peacekeeping operation established by the United Nations. Since then, UNTSO military observers have remained in the Middle East to… Full Story |
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Turkey
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Firefighters battled a forest fire in the north-western Turkish province of ÇanakkaleSince 22 August, a wildfire has been affecting Canakkale Province in north-western Türkiye, resulting in evacuations and damage. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and… Full Story |
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1,400 |
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Syria
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LOW WATER LEVELS AND INCREASING DROUGHT ARE FELT AMONG COMMUNITIES IN NORTHEAST SYRIA, FACING HUMANITARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS.The water level of the Euphrates river decreased dramatically over the past three weeks and is reported to be at its historical low at Tabqa Dam. The Alouk water station remains… Full Story |
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1,000,000 |
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Syria
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Multiple Fires have broken out around the coastal and central areas in SyriaMultiple Fires have broken out around the coastal and central areas in Syria. Possible reasons behind these fires differ from warm eastern winds that are active during this time… Full Story |
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50,000 |
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Afghanistan |
Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across 11 Provinces in Afghanistan, Leaving Dozens Dead and Property DamagedOver the course of the past week, Afghanistan has been facing relentless heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating flash floods that have impacted 11 provinces in the country.… Full Story |
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Yemen
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UN Report Reveals Alarming Number of Grave Violations Against Children in YemenIn its latest Security Council Report on children and armed conflict, the United Nations (UN) shed light on the devastating situation faced by children in Yemen throughout 2022.… Full Story |
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637 |
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Afghanistan
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Infestation of the Moroccan Locust in eight provinces of North and Northeast AfghanistanThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a warning about a significant outbreak of the Moroccan Locust in eight provinces of North and Northeast Afghanistan, known… Full Story |
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Iran
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Extensive Flooding Throught out Eastern IranFloods have struck 19 provinces in Iran, including East-Azarbaijan, West-Azarbayejan, Ardebil, Esfahan, Alborz, Tehran, Khorasan Shomali, Khorasan Jonobi, Khuzestan, Semnan,… Full Story |
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3,050 |
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Turkey
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2 Months After Earthqauke Health Care Needs Remain Critical in TürkiyeAnkara - Two months after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, many communities are still struggling to cope with the aftermath. Despite the Turkish government declaring six… Full Story |
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100,000 |
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Yemen |
Heavy Rains and Winds Cause Damage to Internally Displaced People in Yemen: A Report on the Impact and ResponseBetween 13th to 18th March, heavy rains and winds caused significant damage to Internally Displaced People (IDP) hosting sites in Marib City and Marib al Wadi in Yemen. The… Full Story |
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50,000 |
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Syria
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Abu Khashab Refugee Camp - SyriaAbu Khashab is an informal camp located in the Deir-ez-Zor governorate of Syria. This report presents an overview of the humanitarian conditions in this camp. The primary data for… Full Story |
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10,753 |
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Afghanistan
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Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Aftershocks and Fatalities Reported Across the RegionTragedy struck northeast Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan on 21 March when a 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the region, resulting in a death toll that has now risen to 16. The… Full Story |
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75 |
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Turkey
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Heavy Rainfall and Floods in Adiyaman and Sanliurfa ProvincesThe Provinces of Adiyaman and Sanliurfa in southern Turkey experienced heavy rainfall on 14-15 March, leading to floods, casualties, and extensive damage. This report provides an… Full Story |
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Syria
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Heavy Rainstorms and Floods in Northern Syrian Displacement CampsOn 16 March, a heavy rainstorm hit Northern Syria, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, agricultural land, and displacement camps. The floods resulted in the loss of… Full Story |
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Turkey
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Further Misery Hits Earthquake Torn Turkey as Floods Devistate LocalitiesTorrential rains have caused severe flooding in two Turkish provinces devastated by last month’s earthquake, killing at least 14 people and adding to the suffering of thousands… Full Story |
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562 |
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Syria
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Alouk Water Station CrisisHASSAKEH, SYRIA - The Alouk water station, a crucial source of drinking water for some 500,000 people in Hassakeh and surrounding areas, has been out of operation for the past… Full Story |
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500,000 |
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Syria
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Devastating Public Health Challenges Loom as Quake Damages Aleppo's Water SystemGeneva (ICRC) - Survivors of the massive earthquake that struck northwest Syria one month ago are facing the prospect of devastating public health challenges after the quake… Full Story |
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57,000 |
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Lebanon
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Lebanon Hit by Severe Winter Weather in February 2023 Introduction:Lebanon, a country located in the eastern Mediterranean region, has been hit by a wave of severe winter weather in February 2023. The weather has caused significant disruptions to… Full Story |
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Turkey
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DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake AppealChristian Aid has been working with local partners across the region for decades and responding to the Syria crisis since 2012. The response to humanitarian needs in Ukraine has… Full Story |
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23,000,000 |
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Syria
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Dam Collapse and Floods in North-Western Syria after earthquakeOn 6 February, southern Türkiye experienced a severe earthquake that was followed by a dam collapse in north-western Syria. The collapse caused the Orontes River to overflow,… Full Story |
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7,000 |
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Afghanistan |
Afghanistan Cold SnapAfghanistan is currently experiencing an extreme cold snap, with many provinces in the country witnessing exceptionally cold weather. For the last two weeks, temperatures have… Full Story |
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140 |
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Syria
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Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) launches Turkish / Syrian Earthquake AppealThe region of southern Turkey and north-west Syria has been struck by a series of devastating earthquakes causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquakes have… Full Story |
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11,000,000 |
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Syria
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"Urgent Response Needed: Devastating Earthquake leaves children and families in dire need in Syria and Turkey"UNICEF and local authorities working around the clock to provide crucial assistance such as shelter, food, water and medical care. UNICEF has prepositioned supplies and is working… Full Story |
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11,000 |
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Syria
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CHILDREN FEARED TRAPPED AND THOUSANDS KILLED AFTER TWO EARTHQUAKES HIT TURKEY AND SYRIATwo devastating earthquakes hit Syria and Turkey on Monday with thousands of people forced from their homes and over 2,000 people reported killed, according to Save the Children.… Full Story |
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Turkey
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MSF - Devastating earthquakes in Turkey/Syria . What are MSF Doing on the GroundThe United Nations has confirmed that over 4,000 people have died and 21,000 have been injured. MSF teams have been responding to the disaster in northern Syria since the first… Full Story |
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21,000 |
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Syria
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Idleb & Alepo -- White Helmets Searching Through Rubble in Northern SyriaSurvivors sought from Syria earthquake by emergency White Helmet crews Aftershocks have been felt in Turkey, where the centre of the earthquake was recorded in Pazarcik in… Full Story |
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630 |
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Turkey
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Earthquake M 7.8 - 26 km E of Nurdağı, Turkey & SyriaClose to 5,000 deaths have been reported in Türkiye and north-west Syria on 6 February as a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Türkiye at 4:17 am. This is Türkiye's most… Full Story |
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11,000,000 |
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Iran |
Iran – Earthquake, updateA 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred on January 28 in Firouragh district, affecting 261,387 people and causing 1,017 injuries and three deaths across two cities and 86 villages.… Full Story |
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261,387 |
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Palestinian Territories
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Palestine - West Bank demolitions and displacementAccording to the latest UN OCHA reporting, during the first eleven months of 2022 a total of 851 Palestinian-owned structures have been demolished or seized, including 86 EU-… Full Story |
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966 |
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Palestinian Territories |
Palestine - West Bank violence, demolitions and displacementAccording to the latest UN OCHA reporting, during the first ten months of 2022 a total of 727 Palestinian-owned structures have been demolished or seized, including 81 EU-funded… Full Story |
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25,731 |
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Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia – Severe Floods Hit Jeddah After 179mm of Rain in 6 HoursSevere flash flooding struck in western parts of Saudi Arabia after torrential rain on 24 November 2022. The city of Jeddah in Mecca Province recorded 179 mm of rain in 6 hours.… Full Story |
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Saudi Arabia
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - Saudi ArabiaOutbreak at a glance From 29 December 2021 to 31 October 2022, four laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) were reported to WHO by… Full Story |
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650 |
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Yemen |
Yemen - 17 Million Exposed To high Levels of Food Poverty and InsecurityOn 16 November, an Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projection update for the period October – December 2022 was published for Yemen. The new figures indicate… Full Story |
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17,000,000 |
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Syria |
Syria - severe drought and food insecurityThe World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) seasonal outlook for Syria reports that the severe and long-term drought is persisting. The continuing unusual dry conditions have led… Full Story |
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13,900,000 |
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Syria |
Most of Syria Affected By CholeraThe cholera outbreak has now spread over most of Syria, affecting 13 of the 14 governorates of the country. More than 13,000 suspected cases have been reported, including 60… Full Story |
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13,010 |
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Yemen |
Localities Throughout Yemen deluged By FloodsFrom mid-July iuntil 18 September, severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall impacted several governorates of Yemen, leading to civilian casualties and loss of infrastructure.… Full Story |
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231,000 |
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Syria |
Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) declared an outbreak of cholera in Aleppo GovernorateOn 10 September, the Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) declared an outbreak of cholera in Aleppo Governorate following 15 confirmed laboratory cases, including one death. Between 25… Full Story |
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936 |
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Syria |
Cholera cases in Aleppo governorate in SyriaOn 11 September, the Ministry of Health confirmed 15 positive cholera cases in Aleppo governorate. The Northeast Syria surveillance system identified an additional 99 suspected… Full Story |
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114 |
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Afghanistan |
Deadly Floods Hit eastern, central, south-eastern, southern and western regions of Afghanistan.Over the past week, heavy rains and flash flooding have occurred in several provinces across the eastern, central, south-eastern, southern and western regions of Afghanistan.… Full Story |
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Afghanistan
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Unusually Heavy Seasonal rains Devastate Localities in AfghanistanThe most recent rains from Monday 15 August worsened the estimated number of populations affected by floods. According to the latest figures (17 August) communicated by the… Full Story |
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292,585 |
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Yemen
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Severe Flooding Affects Central & Western YemenHeavy rainfall has been affecting northern and central Yemen (in particular Hajjah, Al Jawf, Saada, and Ma’rib Governorates) since 3 August, causing floods and flash floods that… Full Story |
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3,400 |
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Palestinian Territories
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Violence Breaks Out between Israeli Soldiers and PalestiniansFollowing the ceasefire agreement coming into effect late on 7 August, the Erez crossing has re-opened in particular for medical / humanitarian cases to exit. The Kerem Shalom… Full Story |
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275 |
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Yemen
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Devastating Floods deluge Yemen principalitiesMore severe flooding has caused damage and fatalities in parts of Yemen, in particular in Hajjah and Al Jawf governorates over the last few days. Flash floods in Ma’rib, Yemen,… Full Story |
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7,000 |
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Jordan
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Za’atari refugee campOpened on 28 July 2012 and still home to 80,000 people, Za’atari refugee camp has become a symbol of the long-running Syrian refugee crisis. Ten years ago, a group of 450 Syrians… Full Story |
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120,000 |
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