Violence has erupted in Manipur, India, with nine houses and a church set ablaze by unknown armed miscreants in Kangpokpi district. Local officials are seeking urgent action and support for displaced families, citing an inadequate security response amid ongoing community tensions.
The Commissioner for Refugees and Migration of Serbia, Nataša Stanisavljević, and the Mayor of Jagodina, Jasmina Spasojević, handed over housing contracts to nine refugee and internally displaced families in Jagodina.
Gaza is mourning as families are buried after Israeli attacks left dozens dead, including children and displaced families. The attacks come ahead of upcoming elections in Israel.
The Lebanese National Theater in Beirut is serving as a shelter for displaced families during the ongoing conflict, providing refuge and support to those affected by the war.
Displaced families in Tirah have maintained their sit-in protest for 150 days, demanding a dignified return to their homes as officials pin hopes on a July 10 jirga.
Displaced families in Gaza's camps are enduring deteriorating living conditions, with widespread rat infestations, sewage, and waste leading to disease due to a lack of sanitation.
Residents of El-Geneina are struggling with soaring food and water costs as humanitarian aid efforts fall short of meeting the needs of displaced families amidst the ongoing Sudan war.
Andhra Pradesh is seeking central government approval for the second phase of the Polavaram project, while the first phase is reportedly on track and addressing rehabilitation for displaced families.
The United Kingdom is providing support to the displaced families of members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, offering humanitarian assistance amidst ongoing challenges.
Nataša Stanisavljević, Commissioner for Refugees and Migration, distributed food packages to 159 refugee and internally displaced families in Šid, Serbia, with fuel deliveries also commencing for 40 families.
Over a million people have been displaced in Lebanon, with families in Beirut sharing their stories as they cope with the loss of their homes amidst ongoing regional instability.
Displaced families in Cambodia are experiencing a 'New Year without a home,' caught between hope and loss as they navigate their challenging circumstances.
A powerful sandstorm has swept across Gaza, transforming the area into an orange wasteland and severely impacting tent camps housing displaced Palestinian families, bending shelters and scattering outdoor equipment.
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
In the last of BIRN’s series about war-displaced families' enduring connections to their home countries, Emira Havdic Cof explains how a one-off campaign to help a needy family grew into a serious humanitarian organisation.
An Israeli officer reportedly contacted the mayor of Rmeish, a village in southern Lebanon, requesting the expulsion of displaced families from the area.
The first convoy of displaced families from Afrin is set to return to their homes following an agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, live images of shattered cities, displaced families and exhausted civilians have filled global media.
Displaced families in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia, have been affected by the first downpour of the dry season, highlighting their vulnerability to weather conditions.
Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep sorrow and condolences for the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia. Colombia's newly inaugurated president announced he would lead emergency rescue efforts in the affected areas, including Bogota. The quake has also displaced families, including two Venezuelan brothers who had recently found a new home in Colombia after losing family in Venezuela.
In Gaza, lighters have become a luxury item, with displaced families sharing them from tent to tent to cook, bake bread, and maintain fires for survival.
The Manila city government, through the Manila Department of Social Welfare, distributed relief assistance to residents affected by a July 14 fire in Tondo. The fire caused significant damage and displaced families.
An Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Kigonze camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo, posing a new challenge for already displaced families. The situation is exacerbating humanitarian concerns in the region.
Caracas continues to recover from devastating double earthquakes last month, with volunteers providing free services to thousands of displaced families who have sought refuge in public squares.
Torrential rains on Thursday night led to severe flooding in the Vicolis and Amamorley Estates in Ghana's Ga North Municipality. The disaster resulted in property destruction, displaced families, and left many residents without shelter.
Ghana's Vice President and Interior Minister visited the site of a fire at the Accra Central Police Barracks, where they assessed the damage, donated relief items to victims, and called for accountability and preventive measures.
A school in Sidon is now housing displaced families from southern Lebanon, yet classes are still being conducted, allowing children to continue their learning.
During 'depression Kristin,' a weather event that affected the Leiria region, the Common Use Service of Hospitals provided nearly 10,000 meals to users of social solidarity institutions and displaced families.
In Zemun, 82 food packages were distributed to families of refugees and internally displaced persons. This aid aims to support vulnerable households in the region.
Artists and cultural actors in war-torn Lebanon are organizing spontaneous initiatives, including in theaters, to provide aid to families displaced by Israeli bombardments.
Commissioner for Refugees and Migration Nataša Stanisavljević delivered food packages to 159 refugee and internally displaced families in Šid, Serbia, with fuel deliveries also commencing for 40 families.
Thousands of displaced families in Sudan's White Nile State are struggling as aid from the World Food Programme (WFP) has been disrupted, leaving them without essential support.
UNICEF reports that over 370,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon, with 121 killed, as displaced families are forced to take refuge in parks and streets in Beirut amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Displaced families in Cambodia are demanding to return to their border villages, emphasizing that temporary shelter does not constitute a permanent home.
Displaced families in Lebanon are observing Ramadan under difficult circumstances, with the ongoing war dictating the pace and conditions of their holy month.
Fleeing under bombardment, leaving home after nightfall – this has become the reality for many families in Lebanon. Far from their homes, they are now trying to recreate a semblance of daily life. Our correspondent in Beirut went to meet families displaced by the conflict.
Volunteers from Jewish communities abroad serving in Israel’s national civilian service program took on emergency roles helping displaced families and children after the war with Iran.
Of the total cost of nearly ₹5,000 crore for the port, the State government has already spent ₹1,800 crore, and almost 77 per cent of the construction has been completed
Residents of Lambwe are facing forced displacement from their homes to make way for the construction of a new prison, raising concerns about their resettlement.
Groups in Northern Ireland tackling violence against women and girls, countering disinformation, and supporting displaced families are set to share a €10 million peacebuilding fund.
An investigation reveals that Israel has eliminated or arrested Palestinian militia leaders in Tulkarem and Jenin, but the desire for revenge persists among displaced families in the devastated camps.
The death toll from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 500, with health workers threatening to strike. The ongoing outbreak continues to impact displaced families in camps like Kigonze.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in Ghana commenced the distribution of relief items to victims affected by recent flooding, as the government intensifies efforts to support displaced families and communities.
Displaced families are returning to their salvaged belongings in southern Lebanon, facing dire conditions as a fragile ceasefire holds amidst ongoing uncertainties.
Despite a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon, thousands of displaced families in Beirut remain in makeshift camps, expressing little comfort and continued feelings of insecurity.
Displaced families in Gaza are grappling with a severe rat infestation, with reports of rats attacking children in their sleep, as hygienic and sanitary conditions in the Strip have not improved since the October ceasefire, raising disease risks.
Israeli forces in Gaza killed a water engineer and two drivers transporting water to displaced families in mid-April, exacerbating the region's severe water shortage and fueling the spread of preventable diseases.
The Gaza Strip is grappling with a significant garbage and health crisis, with displaced families living near growing rubbish piles. Destroyed infrastructure forces reliance on unsafe temporary dumps, leading to poor sanitation and pest infestations.
Jewish Federations of North America have raised over $30 million in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, providing support for terror victims, displaced families, and national resilience efforts.
The UN reports over 370,000 children displaced in Lebanon, with BBC coverage highlighting that more than a million people have been displaced in total, as Israeli strikes continue and warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe intensify.
Displaced families in Sidon, Lebanon, are resorting to converting their vehicles into makeshift shelters, covering them with tarpaulins to protect against rain.
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Hassan Al-Sayed. Field Coordinator for the NGO Solidarités International, joining us from Saida in southern Lebanon, a city that has rapidly transformed into a refuge for hundreds of thousands displaced. A significant proportion of the population remains trapped in areas exposed to daily bombardment, unable to leave due to poverty, disability, age, or family responsibilities. The psychological trauma experienced by displaced families and those trapped in con...
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Lebanon is shocked by Hezbollah's decision to enter the conflict, with analysts questioning if this is the militant group's last stand after two years of conflict.
Displaced families in Yelwata are experiencing profound grief, having lost children first to flames and now facing burials, highlighting the ongoing suffering in makeshift shelters.