Tag: Displaced

UN Reports Exodus of 15,000 Families from Al-Malha in Sudan Due to Escalating Fighting
Between March 20 and 21, approximately 15,000 families were forced to flee their homes in the Sudanese city of Al-Malha, located in North Darfur province, according to a report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released on Monday. On March 20, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced that they had taken control of the […]
March 24, 2025

Nearly 400,000 Displaced by Violence in Eastern DR Congo’s Province
The spokesman of the UN General Secretariat, Stéphane Dujarric, detailed this Friday in his daily press conference in New York that about 370.000 have been displaced by violence since the beginning of February in the territories of Uvira and Fizi, while more than 20,000 have had to leave their homes since 3 March in the […]
March 15, 2025

Egyptian and Tunisian Presidents Discuss Strengthening Cooperation and Supporting Gaza
The presidents of Egypt and Tunisia have expressed their intention to strengthen cooperation in various areas, particularly economic and commercial, while exploring broader horizons for joint efforts on mutual interests. Discussions between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Tunisian President Kais Saied continue to focus on consolidating the ceasefire agreement and facilitating the entry of […]
March 11, 2025

M23 Rebels Order Displacement Camps in Goma to Be Dismantled, Forcing Thousands to Return
The rebel administration of the March 23 Movement (M23) in Goma, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has ordered the forced dismantling of displacement camps outside the city, pushing thousands of refugees to return home despite ongoing humanitarian concerns. The Congo River Alliance (AFC-M23), the rebel-led coalition that now governs Goma, issued a 72-hour […]
February 11, 2025

Korsi Refugee Camp in Central African Republic Struggles to Support Sudanese Refugees Amid Ongoing Conflict
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), approximately 18,000 refugees and returnees fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan have sought refuge in the Korsi Refugee Camp, located in a neighborhood of Birao, in the Vakaga region of eastern Central African Republic. Related:Sudan’s Food Aid Convoys Face Severe Delays Amid Conflict This region, situated near […]
February 2, 2025

Haiti’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens with Over a Million Displaced
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has reached alarming levels, with over one million people now displaced due to escalating violence and instability. According to recent reports, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with many families forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in overcrowded shelters and makeshift camps. Related:Gang Violence in Haiti Claims Over 5,600 […]
January 14, 2025

Mozambique’s Disputed Election Triggers Refugee Crisis as Violence Escalates
The aftermath of Mozambique’s contentious presidential election has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, with nearly 3,000 people fleeing to neighboring countries amid ongoing violence and unrest. Related:South Africa Sends Special Envoy to Address Mozambique’s Election Protests The defeated presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, recently canceled a scheduled address where he was expected to discuss the […]
January 3, 2025

Over 80,000 Flee to South Sudan Amid Escalating Violence in Sudan
The ongoing violence in Sudan has forced over 80,000 people to seek refuge in South Sudan within a span of less than three weeks, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The influx of refugees and returnees, predominantly women and children, is primarily driven by escalating fighting in Sudan’s White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile […]
December 25, 2024

WFP: 1.6 Million Syrians are at Risk of Being Displaced
Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), has made an urgent call to raise $250 million to prevent millions more people in Syria from falling into extreme poverty and hunger. During her statement, McCain highlighted that over 1.6 million people are at risk of being displaced within the country, adding to the […]
December 9, 2024

Africa: Displaced Triplicates in the Last 15 Years Due to the Internal Conflicts
The number of internally displaced persons in Africa has tripled over the past 15 years to 35 million, driven by conflicts in many countries on the continent and natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, indicates a report published on Tuesday. Related:Gaza: UNRWA Worried about Half a Million Displaced Gazans The Internal Displacement Observatory (IDMC) study, […]