Humanitarian Crises news

Mothers of Colombia's disappeared seek justice at war tribunal
California launches quake warning system it calls best in world
Aid agencies struggle in northeast Syria with water shortages
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Stateless: The world's most invisible people
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Life for the Rohingya in the world’s largest refugee camp
Ebola survivors battle grief and stigma in eastern Congo Reuters
Desperate African refugees pay to get into Libyan jails Reuters
African refugee women report surge of sex attacks in Egypt Reuters
Council of Europe, UN agency urges Bosnia to move migrants camp Reuters
Record 4,300 civilian casualties in Afghanistan in three months Reuters
Syrian Kurds fleeing to Iraq wonder if life will ever be the same Reuters
Death toll rises to 3 from Philippines earthquake Reuters
Police free hundreds of males, some beaten, from Nigeria this week Reuters
Keep girls in schools to end hunger and poverty, Sachs tells govts Thin Lei Win
Asylum seekers cling to hope, safety in camp at U.S.-Mexico border Reuters
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Changing approach crucial to end hunger and malnutrition Thin Lei Win
Japan typhoon death toll climbs to 74, rescuers search for missing Reuters
Nigerian president vows crackdown on abusive Islamic schools Reuters
As war map shifts once more, fleeing Syrians face tough choices Reuters
Haiti peacekeeping mission ends after 15 years with mixed legacy Reuters
Young Africans face poor job prospects as education deteriorates Reuters
Second Greek migrant camp in flames as arrivals continue to rise Reuters
Spanish coders harness tech to track health risks for firefighters Megan Rowling
Rescuers slog through mud as Japan typhoon death toll rises Reuters
67 rescued from 'inhuman' conditions at Nigeria Islamic 'school' Reuters
Air strike in Libyan capital Tripoli kills three young sisters Reuters
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London doctor awarded for helping Syria's 'burnt-out heroes' Emma Batha
Trio wins economics Nobel for fighting poverty Reuters
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The Kurdish struggle for rights and land Reuters
U.N. urges action as finds farmers losing up to a fifth of produce Thin Lei Win
Congo to start using J&J Ebola vaccine in November Reuters
Over 130,000 displaced by fighting in northeastern Syria Reuters
Australia to invest $680 mln in dams for drought-stricken region Reuters
Mexico military police halt migrant caravan on its way to US Reuters
Gunmen kill about 15 in attack on Burkina Faso mosque Reuters
As new Syrian exodus unfolds, some fear they'll never go home Reuters
Turkish forces intensify bombardment in Syria Reuters
Richer nations urged to protect against wild weather as loss jumps Laurie Goering
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About our Humanitarian Crises coverage

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

Opinion

Georgios Kaminis Mayors Migration Council

Climate migrants are coming to cities, so we need a plan

Cities are a leading force in tackling the global climate crisis and are uniquely placed to address the nexus between climate and migration
Katie Peters Overseas Development Institute

How do we reduce disaster risks for the conflict-affected?

As conflicts become more protracted around the world, cutting disaster risks from climate change in those places will require a different approach
Alexandra Bilak Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)

Tackling disaster risk means fewer people forced to flee

We estimate the number of people likely to be displaced by the year-end at around 22 million. So we know the risk. What should we do about it?
Caroline Knowles Goldsmiths, University of London

'Citizen science' can help cities stand up to climate threats

The approach can give municipalities the means to build the priorities of local people into models for disaster prevention and the design and management of cities

In Depth

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EXPERT VIEWS-Changing incentives and policies crucial to end hunger and malnutrition
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ANALYSIS-Central America's 'poorest of the poor' hit hard by U.S. aid cuts - charities
Protect coastal, island communities now as seas rise, scientists urge
Charities forced to step in as Hong Kong's poor struggle for homes

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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Richer nations urged to boost protection against wild weather as losses jump
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INTERVIEW-I found a country, but lost my brother - stateless activist
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INTERVIEW-Ending statelessness is easy, says Kyrgyz winner of top U.N. prize