The number of acutely malnourished children has increased by 34% compared with last year, a United Nations report says.
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The number of acutely malnourished children has increased by 34% compared with last year, a United Nations report says.
As deadly attacks continue, UNRWA warns the so-called Gaza ‘humanitarian zone’ has shrunk to just 11% of the Strip.
Countries call for ‘unhindered’ access to respond to growing humanitarian crisis in war-torn African nation.
Residents in central city of Saint-Marc have been advised by authorities to remain vigilant for escapees.
US-backed talks to end the 16-month conflict are under way in Geneva despite the Sudanese army’s absence.
Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.
Hundreds were killed after the once bustling town in the southern Philippines was occupied by hardline fighters in 2017.
Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s about-face on joining talks dampens hopes they will lead to end of 16-month war.
Medical charity MSF warns of urgent need to protect civilians caught up in escalating conflict in western Rakhine State.
Palestinians left with nowhere to flee as Israel extends its attacks across the enclave.
A humanitarian crisis is happening in the country that many say could have been prevented.
Supporters of Venezuela’s opposition say that crackdowns on election protests have sparked fear and further resistance.
UN’s hunger monitoring system finds ongoing famine in Zamzam camp and is likely to persist until October.
The two leading candidates in Venezuela’s presidential race both declared victory, leading to uncertainty and protest.