Humanitarian news

Rescuers race to find survivors after Philippine quake kills 16
Sri Lanka wakes to emergency law after Easter bombing attacks
Dumping plastic waste in Asia found destroying crops and health
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Life for the Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp
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Sex scandal in the aid sector
'We are shell shocked': Sri Lankans bury dead amid security fears Reuters
Sri Lanka blasts were revenge for N.Zealand attack, says minister Reuters
Kenyan schools learn ABC of court to preserve playgrounds Kevin Mwanza
Eastern Libyan forces plan to intensify Tripoli offensive Reuters
Spring floods in Canada's Quebec leave one dead, force evacuations Reuters
Sri Lanka PM not alerted to warning of attack because of feud Reuters
"We kept calling her": Sri Lankans search for loved ones Reuters
Landslide in southwestern Colombia kills 17 Reuters
Saudi Arabia, UAE to send $3 billion in aid to Sudan Reuters
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Afghan ministry Reuters
FBI arrests leader of armed group stopping migrants in New Mexico Reuters
Air strikes and explosions hit Libyan capital Reuters
Kosovo brings back fighters, families of jihadists from Syria Reuters
Heavy clashes erupt in southern suburbs of Libya capital Reuters
Welcome for migrants cools in Mexican town weary of caravans Reuters
Gunmen attack Afghan communications ministry in Kabul Reuters
Islamic State attacks Syrian army, allies, killing dozens Reuters
Deadly storm knocks out power in U.S. South, threatens east coast Reuters
Runaway Saudi sisters hope to move to third country for safety Umberto Bacchi
Attacks on hospital in Ebola zone kill Cameroonian doctor Reuters
Mali struggles to disarm ethnic militia suspected of massacre Reuters
Rights group condemns U.S. 'vigilantes' treatment of migrants Reuters
Mali government resigns after massacre, insecurity Reuters
Mortar bombs land on Tripoli suburb as two-week battle rages on Reuters
Islamic State claims its first Congo attack Reuters
UN envoy sees troop withdrawal in Yemen's Hodeidah within weeks Reuters
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Solar power 'cow' helps children swap farming for classes Sonia Elks
Several thousand foreign children languish in Syria camp: UN Reuters
Syrian government shelling kills 7 in rebel-held northwest Reuters
Talks postponed as Taliban objects to size of Afghan delegation Reuters
Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake rocks Taiwan Reuters
As Notre-Dame money rolls in, eyebrows raised over rush of funds Reuters
Migrant camps overflow as Mexico cracks down after Trump threats Reuters
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About our Humanitarian coverage

From major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspots.

Opinion

Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad

UN should stand in solidarity with survivors of rape in conflict

There is no excuse for continuing to fail those who have already been victimized - as well as those who continue to be at risk of - devastating levels of sexual violence in conflict
Simon Pollock Green Climate Fund

Can Mongolia bring back its blue skies, clouded by coal?

The Green Climate Fund is channelling finance to help Mongolia leapfrog to solar power generation, while promoting alternatives to home coal-burning
Step Haiselden CARE International - UK

Building back better: One month after Cyclone Idai made landfall

Many of those who lost their homes in the cyclone or flooding are sheltering in schools. Conditions are grim
Judy Gitau Equality Now

OPINION: A new dawn for women's rights in Sudan

It is crucial that women are given a seat at the table to ensure their rights are central in the creation of a new political order

In Depth

Migrant camps overflow as Mexico cracks down after Trump threats
'Falling through the cracks': vulnerable U.S. homeowners overlooked after disasters
Nightmares, guilt and awards: 5 years after the Chibok kidnap
Brexit and bananas: UK charities fear fall from global stage

Videos & Pictures

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