Humanitarian news

Rich nations urged to act to avoid E. Africa 'refugee catastrophe'
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria's Idlib in latest offensive
Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in Congo
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Sex scandal in the aid sector
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LGBT+ rights in Asia
Mass evacuations ordered as Florence heads toward Carolinas Reuters
Over 100 died in boat wreck off Libya Reuters
Afghans need asylum, all should not bear blame for few crimes Reuters
'In the bull's-eye:' North Carolina evacuates as storm nears Reuters
Spain to hold talks with Saudi Arabia over bomb sale, after halt Reuters
Trump administration to take tough stance against ICC Reuters
Interpol rescues 85 child slaves from Sudan's streets, gold mines Nellie Peyton
Greece's Moria camp faces closure over public health fears Reuters
UN rights chief Bachelet takes on China, others in first speech Reuters
Hurricane Florence to become major hurricane soon Reuters
Pest-proof bags and bins slim Tanzania's 'lean season' Wesley Langat
After Bangkok climate talks, a 'mountain to climb': rights groups Rina Chandran
Most Singaporeans still support law banning gay sex Reuters
U.N.'s Bachelet presses for new body on crimes against Rohingya Reuters
Mosul reconstruction to give UNESCO window to revive fortunes Reuters
Bangladesh calls for pressure on Myanmar on Rohingya repatriation Reuters
Syria and Russia resume Idlib air strikes Reuters
Crews fight to outflank raging Northern California wildfire Reuters
UNHCR Tripoli facility ready to help refugees caught up in clashes Reuters
Trump axes $25mln in aid for Palestinians in E.Jerusalem hospitals Reuters
Yemen peace talks collapse in Geneva after Houthi no-show Reuters
Many feared dead after Islamist attack in northeast Nigeria Reuters
Families separated by U.S. are refusing reunification over dangers Reuters
Britain warns Syria at UN: 'More babies in Idlib' than terrorists Reuters
Two million risk hunger after drought in Central America Anastasia Moloney
Myanmar says top court has no jurisdiction in Rohingya crisis Reuters
Gay rights change sets up cultural battle in conservative India Reuters
Uneasy truce may not last long in embattled Libyan capital Reuters
Syrian trade fair shows road to recovery still strewn with debris Reuters
Rescuers with dogs search for survivors after deadly Japan quake Reuters
Singapore diplomat urges gay sex ban challenge after India ruling Reuters
Yemen peace talks on hold as U.N. mediator awaits Houthi team Reuters
Britain mulls reform to make harassment of women a hate crime Meka Beresford
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Opinion

Darren Walker Ford Foundation

The twin crises no one can avoid—or allow to continue

The same economic forces that worsen climate change also deepen inequality for poor and rural communities
Sharad Aggarwal BRAC USA

Why we must listen to Rohingya perspectives

It is paramount international actors prioritize Rohingya’s participation in their own struggle for peace
Teresa Anderson ActionAid

Paris climate rules must go in the 'rights' direction

Negotiators at U.N. climate talks need to ensure human rights protections in the Paris deal are put into practice
Simon Pollock Green Climate Fund

Forests - root of climate problem or solution?

Stopping deforestation and allowing damaged forests to grow back could reduce global emissions by up to 30 percent

In Depth

Pest-proof bags and bins slim Tanzania's 'lean season'
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