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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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