Afghanistan: UN agencies urge Taliban to make good on promises to protect vulnerable

Afghan civilians continue to bear the brunt of the Taliban takeover in the country where humanitarian needs remain critical and widespread among existing and newly displaced populations, UN agencies said on Tuesday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2021/08/1097942
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Civilians suffer as ‘perfect storm’ of war, disease and displacement grips Sudan

Civilians suffer as ‘perfect storm’ of war, disease and displacement grips Sudan

13 Feb 2024

Civilians continue to bear the brunt as the war between rival militaries in Sudan spreads into new areas, driving displacement and hunger while exposing communities to deadly diseases, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday.

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Sudan: Displacement soars amid shrinking humanitarian access

Sudan: Displacement soars amid shrinking humanitarian access

27 Jun 2023

Humanitarian needs have soared among people displaced by fighting in Sudan, with the number of those fleeing expected to surpass projections while aid access remains extremely uncertain, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.

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Shelter needs soar for displaced in Yemen’s Marib region

24 Aug 2021

Humanitarian needs, including a lack of shelter, are soaring among displaced communities, as fighting continues in Yemen’s Marib governorate, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday.