humanitarian crisis
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Only 16% of Funding Secured
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a severe funding shortfall in Afghanistan’s aid response plan, saying only 269 million dollars—about 16% of the required 1.71 billion dollars—has been secured so far. In…
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Afghanistan
UNSC to Vote on Future of UNAMA in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council is set to hold two important meetings on Afghanistan this month, including a vote on the future of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as the country continues to face deep political, humanitarian,…
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Children
NRC Chief: Children’s Textbooks Found Under Rubble of Recent Strikes in Iran
DID Press: Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jan Egeland, has warned that children affected by recent bombardments in Iran are facing severe psychological trauma and urgent humanitarian needs. During a visit to a damaged residential complex in Tehran,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Calls for Better Coordination on Returnee Migrant Support
DID Press: Mohammad Abdul Kabir has called for enhanced coordination among government institutions to accelerate assistance for returning migrants, amid a growing influx of returnees. According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, the minister made the remarks during a…
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Children
Israeli Strike in Lebanon Kills Syrian Refugee Family, Including Children
DID Press: An Israeli airstrike on a residential house in the town of Adloun in southern Lebanon has killed nine Syrian refugees from the same family, including six children, according to local reports. The targeted strike hit a civilian home…
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Government
China: Gaza Bombing Undermines Moral Standing of Israel’s Supporters
DID Press: China has sharply criticized the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza Strip, saying the continued bombardment not only destroys homes and infrastructure but also erodes the moral credibility of those defending Israel’s actions. In remarks attributed to a…
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Afghanistan
US Fully Suspends Financial Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: US Department of State has announced that all financial assistance from Washington to Afghanistan has been suspended until further notice, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The decision comes amid growing warnings from the United Nations and…
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Government
Polish-Palestinian Survivors File Gaza Genocide Complaint Against Israeli Officials
DID Press: Two Polish citizens of Palestinian origin, together with rights groups and humanitarian activists, have filed a criminal complaint in Poland accusing senior Israeli political and military officials of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity over the war…
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Children
Nearly 3,000 Children Missing in Gaza Since Start of War
DID Press: A Palestinian organization has reported that nearly 3,000 children have been registered as missing or forcibly disappeared in the Gaza Strip since the start of the ongoing war. The Palestinian Center for Missing and Forcibly Disappeared Persons (PCMED)…
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Economy
Gaza Rescue Spokesperson Warns Humanitarian Crisis Is Deepening Daily
DID Press: The spokesperson for the civil defense and rescue services in Gaza Strip says the humanitarian situation in the enclave is deteriorating sharply, warning that restrictions and shortages are placing civilians and displaced families under mounting pressure. Mahmoud Basal…
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