Humanitarian news

Hollande says Calais migrants to be dispersed around France
Magnitude 6.3 quake shakes Philippines' Mindanao island
Burundi refugee exodus sparks fears for 'overstretched' neighbours
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World Humanitarian Day 2016
FEATURE-Rohingya footballers tackle prejudice in Malaysia Beh Lih Yi
Colombia to sign peace with Marxist rebels, ending 52-year war Reuters
Aid delivered to four besieged towns in Syria - ICRC Reuters
A man walks on the rubble of damaged buildings in Aleppo Reuters
Battle rages near Aleppo, air onslaught continues Reuters
Egypt's Sisi promises justice after migrant ship capsize Reuters
Warplanes bomb Aleppo after Syrian army launches offensive Reuters
Boko Haram violence leaves families 'teetering on edge of famine' Sebastien Malo
Germany urges protection of civilians in north Iraq offensive Reuters
Israeli settlements eroding two-state solution - Mideast Quartet Reuters
"We don't need to grow more food to cut hunger in Africa"-activist Alex Whiting
Colombia deal to usher in rural reform but land conflicts feared Anastasia Moloney
Sweden charges three over smuggling of 170 migrants through Europe Reuters
To fight hunger, Somali farmers turn to Ugandan roots Kagondu Njagi
Mali leader warns UN: Qaeda, Islamic State gaining ground in count Reuters
Wanted: a fighter for global health to lead the WHO Reuters
More than 130 bodies recovered from migrant boat capsize off Egypt Reuters
Return to school helps former Boko Haram bride move on Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Myanmar rights body faces outcry over child labour abuse case Reuters
Jets pound rebel-held Aleppo after army offensive declared Reuters
South Korea says time to reconsider North Korea's U.N. membership Reuters
Syria toxic gas inquiry report delayed; UN urged to act Reuters
Syria announces new offensive, diplomats fail to renew truce Reuters
World Bank to tap capital markets,boost loans to poorest countries Reuters
U.N. rights chief raps Congo over protest deaths Reuters
Millions of Nigeriens to benefit from farming boost Kieran Guilbert
Rights groups seek international probe into war crimes in Yemen Reuters
UN resumes Syria aid delivery after attack Reuters
Sweden plans wider police powers in clampdown on asylum seekers Reuters
Migrants tell of clamour to survive as boat sinks off Egypt Reuters
Cost barrier to double number of children treated for starvation Alex Whiting
UN says revival of Syria truce is possible Reuters
Britain's aid spending sees steep rise in fraud bill Tom Esslemont
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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

Laurie Goering Thomson Reuters Foundation

How do we cut poverty and emissions? Fund some clean energy

Rich nations can protect their own best interests by helping the poorest countries adopt clean power
Stephen O'Brien United Nations

Internally displaced people must not be left behind

More than 40 out of the 65 million people forced to flee their homes because of violence and conflict are internally displaced
Andrew Dunnett, Vodafone ...

Technology is key in fight to bring education to all

Wafaa signed away her house, jewellery and shop because she couldn't read, but a new literacy app has changed her life
James Munn Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

UN refugee summit was a wasted opportunity

Sixty-five million people across the world have been forcibly displaced from their homes by conflict and disaster. Sixty-five million people live in the United Kingdom

In Depth

Colombia peace deal to usher in rural reform but land conflicts feared, experts say
INTERVIEW-South Sudanese stave off death with water lilies and goat bones
Hidden data: the new weapon that could beat hunger
Occupation: Migrant. One African's 12-year quest for Europe

Videos & Pictures

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Rise and Fall: living in the shadow of the earthquake
VIDEO: The refugees cooking up a storm in New York

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INTERVIEW - "We don't need to grow more food to cut hunger in Africa" - activist
To fight hunger, Somali farmers turn to Ugandan roots
Climate change could cross key threshold in a decade - scientists
Smarter farming could cut hunger in drought-hit southern Africa - researchers