Humanitarian news

Venezuelan mothers, children in tow, rush to migrate
U.S. targets families for deportation to discourage migrants
Northeast Congo insecurity hampers response to measles outbreak
Spotlight
Life for the Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp
Spotlight
Sex scandal in the aid sector
20 people missing from migrant boat rescued off Spanish coast Reuters
U.S. Senate panel OKs aid to ease migrant surge at southern border Reuters
Migrants moved from Bosnian town to camp at former garbage dump Reuters
EPA replaces Obama-era power plant rule, in boost to coal Reuters
UK urged not to arrest homeless as London rough sleeping climbs Adela Suliman
Eroding trust in vaccines leaves populations vulnerable - study Reuters
Congo declares measles epidemic after it kills more than Ebola Reuters
Hotels, firms cut back on water use as taps run dry in Chennai Reuters
Cambodia targets 140 opposition figures to silence dissent Reuters
Threats to human rights rising in Poland, ombudsman says Reuters
After weeks stranded off Tunisia, migrant group to be repatriated Reuters
S. Korea makes major aid donation to N. Korea amid food shortages Reuters
ASEAN must not turn a blind eye to plight of Rohingya, groups say Reuters
Poor nations hosting most refugees, need more Western help Reuters
California governor apologizes to Native Americans Reuters
Tunisians fight to preserve cultural heritage Layli Foroudi
UN chief urges Russia and Turkey to stabilize Syria's Idlib Reuters
EXCLUSIVE-Overruling his experts, Pompeo keeps Saudis off U.S. ... Reuters
Survivors recall horror of Congo ethnic attacks Reuters
Gunmen kill 41 people in central Mali, says mayor Reuters
expert-views
New dresses, youth action: ending female circumcision in Africa Nellie Peyton
Britain to bid to host 2020 U.N. climate talks Reuters
Uganda clears three experimental Ebola treatments Reuters
Migrant deaths rise among Venezuelans, Central Americans, says UN Reuters
More than 300,000 flee Congo violence, complicating Ebola fight Reuters
Watchdog calls on EU to save sea migrants Reuters
'Systemic failure' of U.N. ahead of Myanmar military crackdown Reuters
Death toll from China quakes rises to 11 Reuters
As promised, Trump slashes aid to Central America over migrants Reuters
U.N. food chief warns aid suspension in Yemen likely this week Reuters
Triple suicide attack kills at least 30 in northeast Nigeria Reuters
MSF reports sharp rise in sexual abuse and misconduct complaints Sonia Elks
Sahel must tackle child marriage for peace, says population expert Nellie Peyton
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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

Rossella Pagliuchi-Lor UNHCR

Together we can confront the scourge of rising displacement

In 2018, almost 70.8 million people were forcibly displaced, double that of 20 years ago
Kristalina Georgieva World Bank

How a one-off 'big boost' in aid can help the poorest women

Giving women in extreme poverty one large package of aid and support gives them the tools to build a better future
Andrew Norton International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

It is time to control fishing on the high seas

We need a new instrument to protect ocean biodiversity of all kinds, to ensure that our children do not inherit an impoverished planet
Jan Egeland Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Africa’s next full-blown war can still be averted

As Cameroon tops a list of the most neglected crises, the world must help those in need and demand an end to attacks on civilians

In Depth

investigation
Indian factories found endangering seamstresses' health with illegal pills
Cotton waste biofuel powers farmers to fight drought in Kenya
More work, less water: India's booming 'Silicon Valley' faces dry times
Colombia's push for land titles brings hope for farmers amid fragile peace

Videos & Pictures

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Beyond Boko Haram
LGBT asylum seekers face hurdles seeking "dream life" in Ireland
Getting to Europe: The Game
No exit: Jordan’s most vulnerable refugees
Living the Chinese dream
Tanzanian albino children get new limbs in U.S.

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