humanitarian crisis
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4.2M People in Afghanistan Expected to Need Emergency Shelter in 2026
DID Press: UN human settlements agency UN-Habitat has warned of a deepening housing crisis in Afghanistan, estimating that 4.2 million people will require emergency shelter and non-food assistance in 2026. In its latest statement, UN-Habitat highlighted that the scale of…
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Brazil Calls on US to End Cuba Blockade
DID Press: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged US to end its long-standing blockade on Cuba, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and the right of its people to self-determination. Lula da Silva stated that it is…
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Displaced Palestinians in Gaza Living Amid Poverty and Severe Pollution
DID Press: Hundreds of displaced Palestinian families in Gaza are living in harsh and inhumane conditions, staying in deteriorated tents near waste disposal sites amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. As the number of displaced people continues to rise in the…
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UN: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza Conflict
DID Press: UN Women has reported that since the start of recent hostilities in Gaza, more than 38,000 women and girls have lost their lives, highlighting the severe humanitarian toll of the conflict on civilians. According to the report, Sofia…
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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 72,000 as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
DID Press: The number of people killed in Gaza Strip has risen to more than 72,000 since the start of the conflict in October 2023, according to updated figures released by medical sources in the territory. Health authorities reported that…
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Sunni–Shia Unity Urged as Essential Safeguard for Muslim World
DID Press: A political commentary calls for stronger unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, warning that sectarian divisions risk undermining stability across the Islamic world amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Israel, the United States, Iran, and Palestine. The analysis argues…
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10 Countries Urge Immediate Halt to Lebanon Fighting Amid Humanitarian Crisis Warning
DID Press: Ten countries have expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon, calling for an immediate end to hostilities in a joint statement. The signatories — Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, and…
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Sumud Convoy Activist: People’s Resistance Will Disrupt “Israeli Genocide”
DID Press: Violet Coco, an Australian participant in a major maritime convoy bound for Gaza, says residents of the territory continue to face severe humanitarian conditions despite what she described as a six-month “ceasefire.” In an interview with Al Jazeera,…
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Mass Funeral Held for Victims of Armed Attack in Injil, Herat
DID Press: A large funeral ceremony was held on Tuesday morning for victims of a recent armed attack in the Deh Mir area of Injil district in Herat, with significant public attendance at the Sadeqia Grand Mosque. The attack, carried…
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Brazil’s President Accuses Israeli PM of “Genocide” in Gaza
DID Press: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Benjamin Netanyahu of committing genocide and called for a serious response from the international community. In his latest remarks, the Brazilian president strongly criticized Israel’s military policies and operations in the Gaza…
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