Humanitarian news

Poor lose out as rich countries link aid with trade
Nearly 2 million Mozambicans in need after cyclone, says UN
EU weighs up awkward migration compromise on Mediterranean mission
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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
Soaring temperatures spark early wildfires in Portugal Reuters
Yemenis rally in support of Houthis to mark war anniversary Reuters
Ugandan farmers test big-data solution to climate challenges Lydia Namubiru
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Cyclone Idai kills 686, displaces hundreds of thousands Reuters
One in three fear losing homes in West and Central Africa - poll Zoe Tabary
Second blackout in a month hits Venezuela, cuts power to Caracas Reuters
Floods kill at least 18 in southern Iran, provinces on alert Reuters
Mozambique prepares for cholera after cyclone wreaks havoc Reuters
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From attacks to deaths, key facts about Congo's Ebola epidemic Lucy Crayton
Heavy weapons fire rocks Hodeidah, UN pushes to clinch pullout Reuters
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Deadly anniversary: eight facts as Yemen's war enters fifth year Heba Kanso
Northern Syria administration calls for tribunal for IS detainees Reuters
Sri Lanka's drought, failure to raise capacity force power cuts Reuters
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Gates urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to 'get to zero' in polio fight Reuters
Bangladesh says no hurry to relocate Rohingya, in talks with UN bo Reuters
Congo Ebola epidemic exceeds 1,000 cases, says health ministry Reuters
Ten children killed by U.S. air strike in Afghanistan: UN Reuters
Rescuers hope to reach more victims as roads reopen in Mozambique Reuters
The tree helping Kenyan farmers beat drought and poverty Kagondu Njagi
More floods loom as high river waters recede in US Midwest Reuters
Caravan of migrants in Mexico starts moving towards U.S. Reuters
Mozambicans look to God as cyclone deaths rise Reuters
Mali leader sacks generals, disbands vigilantes after massacre Reuters
Ten days after cyclone, a destroyed African village waits Reuters
Air strikes kill a dozen Afghans, battle intensifies in stronghold Reuters
Syrian state media says rebels shell village with gas, injuring 21 Reuters
Islamic State "caliphate" defeated, yet threat persists Reuters
Death toll from southern Africa cyclone, floods exceeds 700 Reuters
U.N. draws up plans to ‘facilitate’ Rohingya relocation to island Reuters
Shortage of everything, worries for relatives in Mozambique Reuters
UN rights body calls for halt to Israeli expansion in Syrian Golan Reuters
Six killed in Myanmar's Rakhine state as army battles rebels Reuters
London school-bag basics: books, lunch, air-pollution sensor Shannon Larson
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Opinion

Mandeep Dhaliwal UNDP

Tuberculosis: older than time, tougher than nails

The results of decades of inaction on TB are that doctors are stuck with an antiquated treatment regimen that is both challenging to administer and monitor
Lincoln Gankpala Sightsavers International

Tackling river blindness in a country ravaged by Ebola

There were lots of people suffering, needing help, but there was also fear. People were slow to trust.
Zita Sebesvari and Yvonne Walz United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security

Wetlands help protect us from floods and purify our water

Despite the many benefits of wetlands, their potential is still not fully utilised
Hiroto Mitsugi FAO

We must take care of our forests so they can take care of us

This year’s International Day of Forests is dedicated to improving education around their importance to our future

In Depth

Prepare now for accelerating climate threats, military officials warn
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